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Stone pestle used in mortar hole, from CA Mather collection
Stone pestle used in mortar hole, from CA Mather collection
Object Number 34-119-10/100561.1.236
Display Title Stone pestle used in mortar hole, from CA Mather collection
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: "Williamson County, Texas. 34-119. / C. A. Mather Collection - from near Liberty Hill. Stone pestle used in mortar hole. Length of pestle - 12 1/2". / J. E. Pearce, Chairman of Department of Anthropology, University of Texas."
Keywords
  • Archaeological
  • Household
Subject
  • Pestle
Department Photographic
Date 1900-1934
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Texas / Williamson County
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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