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Object Number
2004.29.780
Display Title
Fragment of figurine
Descriptions
Object Description
Written on board: "Illinois. / Fig. 2. From a small mound 1 1/2 m. from Cahokia Mound. Dr. F.F. HIlder 1879. / [verso] From Dr. F.F. Hilder of St. Louis. See his letter of Oct. 1, 1879 / Original now in the Ms. Historical Society. / PW (?) Sept. 30th, 1901"
Keywords
- Archaeological
- Sculpture General
Subject
- Sculpture
- Fragment
Department
Photographic
Date
1879
Artist
Col. Frank Frederick Hilder
Culture
- Pre-Columbian Eastern North American styles
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
/
Illinois
/
Madison County
Intrasite
Small mound
Additional Geographic Terms
Cahokia, near
Materials
Albumen print adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions
Overall: 17.78 x 22.86 cm (7 x 9 in.)
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