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The Gass tablets. No. 2 from mound no. 3 found Jan 10, 1877 by Rev. J Gass
The Gass tablets. No. 2 from mound no. 3 found Jan 10, 1877 by Rev. J Gass
Object Number 77-16-10/11282.1.2
Display Title The Gass tablets. No. 2 from mound no. 3 found Jan 10, 1877 by Rev. J Gass
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: The Gass Tablets. No. 2. From Mound No. 3, Cook's Farm, near Davenport, Iowa. Found on Jan. 10, 1877 by the Rev. J Gass. From Davenport Academy of Natural Sciences. (verso, stamped) Hastings, White & Fisher, Photographers, and Dealers in Chrome, Engravings, and Frames. All work first class. 824 Brady St., Davenport, Iowa. "Sign of the Golden Camera."
Keywords
  • Archaeological
  • Writing and Record
Subject
  • Pictograph
Department Photographic
Date 1877
Artist Hastings, White and Fisher Studio
Culture
  • Prairie
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Iowa / Scott County / Davenport / Cook's farm
Materials Albumen print adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 26.67 x 33.02 cm (10 1/2 x 13 in.)

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