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Vessel dug up in 1850, 15 inches from tips of handles
Vessel dug up in 1850, 15 inches from tips of handles
Object Number 2004.29.686
Display Title Vessel dug up in 1850, 15 inches from tips of handles
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: "Connecticut / Dug up in Suffield, Conn. about 1850. / Formerly owned by Mr. Pliney Jewell of Hartford, Ct. Now by Mr. Wm. De Lon Love of Hartford Ct. Offers to sell it, Letter of Mar 24, 1915. "15 inches across from tips of the handles.""
Keywords
  • Household
  • Archaeological
Subject
  • Vessel
Department Photographic
Culture
  • Northeast
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Connecticut / Hartford County / Suffield
Materials Print, black and white Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 7.62 x 12.07 cm (3 x 4 3/4 in.)

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