Person/Organization: Purinton, James A.
Item 6657
Wabanaki trade brooch, ca. 1780
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1780 Location: Old Town Media: Silver alloy
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When Europeans arrived in North America and disrupted traditional Native American patterns of life, they also offered other opportunities: trade goods for furs. The fur trade had mixed results for the Wabanaki.
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Dressing Up, Standing Out, Fitting In
Adorning oneself to look one's "best" has varied over time, gender, economic class, and by event. Adornments suggest one's sense of identity and one's intent to stand out or fit in.
