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Hudson Bay Red White Heart Trade Bead Peace Medal

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:100.00 USD Estimated At:300.00 - 600.00 USD
Hudson Bay Red White Heart Trade Bead Peace Medal
For your consideration is this Hudson Bay red white heart trade bead necklace with a George Washington Presidential peace medal, dated 1795. The medal is made from cast pewter and shows an etching of George Washington smoking a peace pipe with a Native man; the medal reads, “George Washington President 1795,” and shows an etched Presidential seal on the other side. The trade beads show two different styles—the majority of them are large tube red white heart beads with nine round spherical shape to them. The condition of this necklace is good, with some wear to the individual beads consistent with age and usage. The measurements of this necklace are 20" from the top of the necklace to the tip of the peace medal, with the medal measuring 4" x 2 1/2".