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Axe, US Coast Survey
Object Number 59-20-10/100554.1.8
Display Title Axe, US Coast Survey
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: "Florida / 59-20 / Axe Taken from Ancient / Tumulus on W. Bank / Halifax River, E. Florida. / (Skull B from same / mound) A. M. H. / 1874 U. S. C. S. / Length 10 in / Width 3 " narrowest part / Width 5.25 " of edge"
Department Photographic
Date 1874
Artist Capt. Alexander Medina Harrison
Culture
  • Southeast
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Florida
Intrasite Mound 5
Additional Geographic Terms W. bank Halifax 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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