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Medal (Peace medal)
1803 (1900-2000)
Description
Following cultural and armed conflicts, a delegation from the Eel River tribe with leaders of other regional Indigenous peoples met with United States military representatives led by William Henry Harrison (1773-1841) on August 7, 1803 in Vincennes [Indiana]. They negotiated a treaty regarding tracts of land and road passages for eastern settlers to the territory. Names of chiefs and warriors involved from the Eel River, Wyandotte, Piankashaw and Kaskaskia tribes included: Ka Tunga, or Charly; Akeketa, or Ploughman; Gros Bled or Big Corn; Black Dog; Puppequor, or Gun; La Boussier; Ducoigne; Pedagogue; Saconquaneva, or Tired Legs; and Little Eyes. The Eel River chiefs also represented the Kikapoo people. At present, no known record of creation or presentation of medals connected to this treaty are known. [Source: A digital transcription in the Oklahoma State University Library, Treaties, Vol. II, compiled and edited by Charles J. Kappler. Washington: Government Printing Office, 1904.]
Category
Metals
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Materials
- Brass
Museum Object Number
2004.0070
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Joseph Clemmer Robbins, Collection of Americana
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Object Number
2004.0070
Object Name
Medal (Peace medal)
Category
Metals
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Date
1803 (1900-2000)
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Obverse, lower register
Inscription: "W. H. HARRISON / EEL RIVEY NATION / AUG 8, 1803 / VINCENNES" engraved
Type: Inscription
Location: Reverse, in banner
Inscription: "E PLURIBUS / UNUM" engraved
Mark/Signature: Yes
Subject(s)
- Native American
- American Indian
- Indigenous peoples
Materials
- Brass
Techniques
- Engraved
Dimensions (inches)
4.12 (H) x 2.87 (W) x 0.25 (D)
Dimensions (centimeters)
10.465 (H) x 7.29 (W) x 0.635 (D)
Measurement Notes
SRAL analysis December 23, 2004, Report 4684: 79.4% copper; 16.8% zinc; 1.1% tin; 0.5% antimony; 1.2% lead; 0.3% iron; 0.02% selenium; 0.01% silver. Results interpreted as copper slightly higher than expected norm (avg. 65-75%), zinc lower than norm (23-35%), and selenium is odd.