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Seven tiny vessels from burials, some of which were found in graves of children
Seven tiny vessels from burials, some of which were found in graves of children
Object Number 34-119-10/100561.1.124
Display Title Seven tiny vessels from burials, some of which were found in graves of children
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: "Harrison County, Texas. 34-119. / Seven tiny vessels from burials on the H. R. Taylor farm. / Some of these were found in graves of children; others were paint containers in graves of adults. / A- 1 3/4"; B- 2 1/3"; C- 2 1/4"; D- 1 3/4"; E- 1 3/4"; F- 1 3/4; G- 2". / Gift of J. E. Pearce, Chairman of Department of Anthropology, University of Texas."
Keywords
  • Burial and Cremation
  • Archaeological
Subject
  • Vessel
Department Photographic
Date 1900-1934
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Texas / Harrison County / <City> / HR Taylor farm
Intrasite burial A-16
Materials Gelatin silver print adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 12.7 x 17.78 cm (5 x 7 in.)
Provenance
Donor Donated by Prof. James Edwin Pearce

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