The belt of wampum delivered by the Indians to William Penn at the "Great Treaty" under the Elm Tree at Shackamoxon in 1682. "Not Sworn to and never Broken." Presented by Granville John Penn Esq of England.
Permanent ID:
14645
Call number:
Bc 69 L 567
Date:
1857
Image Description:
Near life-size depiction of the belt made from oyster-shell beads and leather that purportedly the Delaware Indians gave to William Penn at the signing of the treaty. The belt was given by Penn’s great-grandson to the Historical Society of Pennsylvania in 1857.
Format:
Lithographs
Dimensions:
Width: 102 cm, Height: 34 cm
