Michigan relics: 3,000+ clay, slate and copper objects, about 1890-1920 (Scotford, Soper); biblical scenes (Creation, Flood, Moses, crucifixion) and the "mystic…
Year: 1890
SUMMARYMichigan relics: 3,000+ clay, slate and copper objects, about 1890-1920 (Scotford, Soper); biblical scenes (Creation, Flood, Moses, crucifixion) and the "mystic symbol"; stepdaughter's affidavit and Talmage's 1911 fraud finding; held at the Michigan History Center since 2003. Status: ON TRIAL (test: thermoluminescence of the clay; native Lake Superior copper vs. 1890s commercial copper; tool marks; find witnesses).