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Object Number 34-119-10/100561.1.193
Display Title Vessel from Frank Bussey collection, design a variant of sun symbol
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: "Shelby County, Texas. 34-119. / Joseph Fabian farm, 9 mi. N.W. of Center. Frank Bussey Collection. / Found in country road, adjoining farm. This bottle is poorly made and crudely decorated. Design a variant of sun symbol. / Height 5", diameter (mouth) 1 1/8". / Photo 2/3 actual size. / Gift of J. E. Pearce, Chairman of Department of Anthropology, University of Texas."
Keywords
  • Household
  • Archaeological
Subject
  • Vessel
Department Photographic
Date 1900-1934
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Texas / Shelby County
Additional Geographic Terms Joseph Fabian farm
Dimensions Overall: 12.7 x 16.51 cm (5 x 6 1/2 in.)
Provenance
Donor Donated by Prof. James Edwin Pearce

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