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Links of Chain from Fort McPherson
A piece of chain with links intact. Probably originally metal due to the amount of rust. Found by Merwyn Henderson at/near Fort McPherson in Nebraska.
Horse Tooth from Fort McPherson
One horse tooth found by Merwyn Henderson at/near Fort McPherson.
Belt Buckle from Fort McPherson
An old belt buckle stamped with "US." Found by Merwyn Henderson at/near Fort McPherson in Nebraska.
Walking Cane with Concealed Knife
Wooden walking cane that has a hidden, detachable knife at the top. L.D. Powers, local Buffalo County enthusiast, carved the cane in January 1939. See associated article for further information.
Buffalo Bones Collection
Remains of a buffalo found near the Platte River in the 1930s by Merwyn Henderson. One is a tool (hoe or bone scraper, possibly) made from a buffalo shoulder bone, found near Fort Kearney and possibly originally from the Pawnee. The second is two…
Mammoth Teeth
Two mammoth teeth found by Merwyn Henderson near the Platte River in a gravel pit south of Kearney, Nebraska.
Cast Iron Horse Tack from Fort Kearney
Cast-iron horse tack (#13) from Kearney, Nebraska found by Merwyn Henderson.
Daguerreotype Picture Frame from Fort Kearny
Original Daguerreotype Picture Frame found at Fort Kearny by Merwyn Henderson.
Metal Lock from Fort Niobrara
An original, metal lock found at Fort Niobrara by Merwyn Henderson. The Lock reads "Eagle Lock Co. Terryville, CT, U.S.A." The patent number is FEB 25 1896.
Bullet from Fort Niobrara
An original bullet found at Fort Niobrara by Merwyn Henderson.