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Carved bead, US Coast Survey
Object Number 59-20-10/100554.1.6
Display Title Carved bead, US Coast Survey
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: "Florida / 59-20 / From back of Picture) / Colored Bead natural / siz. From Ancient / Tumulus in "Black / Hammock" near Mos / quito Inlet [ Mosquito Inlet ]. E. Florida / 1874. / A. M. Harrison / U. S. Coast Survey"
Department Photographic
Date 1874
Artist Capt. Alexander Medina Harrison
Culture
  • Southeast
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Florida
Additional Geographic Terms near Mosquito Inlet, Black Hammock, E. Florida
Materials Carte-de-visite adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 10.795 × 6.35 cm (4 1/4 × 2 1/2 in.)
Provenance
Collector Capt. Alexander Medina Harrison

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