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Gold plate, US Coast Survey
Object Number 59-20-10/100554.1.7
Display Title Gold plate, US Coast Survey
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: "Florida / 59-20 / Gold Plate natural / siz. From Tumulus / near Mellonville on the / St. John's River, E. Florida / (ornament of Visor joint of / Ancient Helmet, (Spanish?) / A. M. Harrison / 1874 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 Mellonville on the St. John's River, 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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