Silver cross made by John Kinzie, c.1820

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John Kinzie was a skilled silversmith as well as a trader. Items such as this sliver cross, which he made in 1820, were among those traded with local Native Americans at Fort Dearborn.

Creator: John Kinzie
Source: Chicago Historical Society (G1982.72.1b)

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