scaupus
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just hopin' someones seen something like this before or knows about items like this. I found this lead charm on an Everglades island used by Sam Arpeka's Seminole band. The US Marines destroyed their corn and pumpkin fields on the island one time in the 1840s, but the entire band escaped capture without casualties. Some time after 1910, the surrounding everglades were drained. I know that much of the surrounding area was developed into 10 acre farms, mostly citrus in the 1920's. This particular area was a gentleman's ranch probably by the 1960's, and a park later.
It was about 4-5" deep in the periphery of a tot lot.
It's about the size of a quarter. I was wondering who most likely would have dropped it? Recent playground child (not likely as its lead)? Ranch hand? Farmer? Seminole? Marine? There seem to be symbols on it, and gilt and silver paint. There is a crease or fold along the edge of the bag part, as you might see in a handbag that expands. I'm thinking it's some sort of token to bring prosperity...but for whom?
It was about 4-5" deep in the periphery of a tot lot.
It's about the size of a quarter. I was wondering who most likely would have dropped it? Recent playground child (not likely as its lead)? Ranch hand? Farmer? Seminole? Marine? There seem to be symbols on it, and gilt and silver paint. There is a crease or fold along the edge of the bag part, as you might see in a handbag that expands. I'm thinking it's some sort of token to bring prosperity...but for whom?
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