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Mary Schriefens boards in the Smithsonian list

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Tue Apr 15, 2008 6:22 pm

Does anyone have the Smithsonian catalog entry for Mary Schriefens antler boards?

I found a brief listing but no photos.

Tue Apr 15, 2008 8:41 pm

catalog entry for Mary Schriefens antler boards

The catalog uses her full name and mentions whitetail sheds. I will look for the record number.

Wed Apr 16, 2008 8:32 am

Check the American History folk art collection search page. It is a bit clunky.

Wed Apr 16, 2008 11:04 am

If you find the listing, post the catalog number so others can search by it.

Wed Apr 16, 2008 2:15 pm

Those boards are beautiful. I would love to see a close up of the peg track.

Thu Apr 17, 2008 9:03 am

I asked the Smithsonian by email once and they sent a single low res photo. It exists.

Thu Apr 17, 2008 1:42 pm

There is a local story that she signed the underside of some boards.

Thu Apr 17, 2008 6:29 pm

If I get the catalog number, I will add it here.

Fri Apr 18, 2008 9:30 am

I found one entry labeled as a cribbage board made from deer antler, circa 1880s.

Fri Apr 18, 2008 9:30 am

Great, thank you. I will reach out for more details.