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Object Number
2004.29.849
Display Title
Two vases, soapstone pipe and pipestone stem or mouthpiece
Descriptions
Object Description
Written on board: "Kentucky. / 1. Vase was found on banks of Ohio R. near Henderson, KY. Height 9 in. Presented by N.G. Clarke Henderson, KY. / 2. Sopastone pipe. Bullitt Co. KY. Dr. Bemis. / 3. Pipe stem or mouth piece of dark marble. The bowl of pipe was a flower, carelessly broken off & lost. / 4. Vase found at Great Bend--Miss. R. The handle is a well cut opossum's head. The spout or wick tube corresponds to the tail and four short legs complete the design. Before labelled as "Indian Teapot.""
Keywords
- Smoking and Stimulant
- Household
- Archaeological
Subject
- Vase
- Pipe
Department
Photographic
Date
1850-1899
Culture
- Southeast
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
/
Kentucky
/
Bullilt County
/
Henderson
Additional Geographic Terms
Mississippi River; Great Bend
Materials
Albumen print adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions
Overall: 5.08 x 8.89 cm (2 x 3 1/2 in.)
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