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Object Number 34-119-10/100561.1.5
Display Title Vessel from Pierce Freeman farm, 5 miles south of Frankston.
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: "Anderson County. Texas. 34-119. / Pierce Freeman farm, 5 mi. S. of Frankston. A crudely made vessel with shape and decoration typical of Neches River subculture. Upper portion bears four rows of gouged depressions while lower part is scratched - as with a bunch of stiff grass steps. Handles consist of two crude nodes near rim. Height 5 1/4", diameter 4 1/4"." Gift of J. E. Pearce, Chairman, Department of Anthropolgy, University of Texas.
Keywords
  • Archaeological
  • Household
Subject
  • Vessel
Department Photographic
Date 1900-1934
Culture
  • Southeast
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Texas / Anderson County
Additional Geographic Terms Near Cranston
Dimensions Overall: 12.7 x 17.78 cm (5 x 7 in.)
Provenance
Donor Donated by Prof. James Edwin Pearce

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