[Rarebooks] FS: Rare 1936 Book on Indian Trade Silver

[Joslin Hall Rare Books]

TITLE: "Indian Ornaments made by Philadelphia Silversmiths"

By Harrold E. Gillingham.
Published in New York by the Museum of the American Indian, Heye
Foundation: 1936. Edition limited to 100 copies.

DISCUSSION: A continuation of Gillingham's study of silver ornaments
produced by Philadelphia silversmiths and sold to Indian traders.
Gillingham first published on this topic in 1926 and 1934, and this study
is based on records and manuscript material which came to his attention
after his 1934 periodical publication. This includes copies of many
itemized invoices and bills from a number of silversmiths.

DESCRIPTION: Hardcover. 6.5"x10", 26 pages plus 4 black & white
illustrations on 2 plates.

CONDITION NOTES: Small spot and a smudge on the cover, Gillingham’s name
written on the spine, else a nice, clean, tight book, in really remarkably
nice condition.

PRICE: $450 net.

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