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Object Number
34-119-10/100561.1.141
Display Title
Jar with unusual terraced design from Culpepper Farm, Hopkins Co., Texas
Descriptions
Object Description
Written on board: "Jar accompanying burial #6 at depth of 29". Has unusual design for E. Texas pottery resembling stepped or terraced designs of New Mexico, or angular form of interlocking scroll. Incised, and shows skillful workmanship. Featherweight ware. Height 4", diameter (top) 6 1/2" / Height 4", diameter (top) 6 1/2". / Gift of J. E. Pearce, Chairman of Department of Anthropogy, University of Texas."
Keywords
- Household
- Archaeological
Subject
- Vessel
Department
Photographic
Date
1900-1934
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
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United States
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Texas
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Hopkins County
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<City>
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Misses HL Culpepper farm
Intrasite
Burial 6
Additional Geographic Terms
Culpepper Farm, 5 miles south of Saltillo
Dimensions
Overall: 12.7 x 17.78 cm (5 x 7 in.)
Provenance
Donor
Donated by
Prof. James Edwin Pearce
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