Indian Agency seal used by Lawrence Taliaferro

Titles: Indian Agency seal used by Lawrence Taliaferro (Supplied title)

Description: Wood and metal seal. Wooden handle is turned and metal stamp reads, "ST. PETERS/INDIAN/AGENCY" and has crossed peace pipe and hatchet in center. Used by Major Lawrence Taliaferro, Indian Agent at Fort Snelling from 1820 to 1839.

Dates

• Not earlier than 1819 - Not later than 1839 (Use)

Creation

• about: United States, Office of Indian Affairs, St. Peters Agency
• used by: Taliaferro, Lawrence

Identifiers

• Accession Number: 441.H234

Holding Type: 3D Objects

Quantity: 1 item

Format

• Content Category: artifacts

Measurements

• 4 1/2 inches length
• 1 1/8 inches diameter (seal)
• 1 inch diameter (handle)

Subjects

Locations

• Name: Indian Agency, Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States

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