probably Central/Middle Mississippian (archaeological culture) (attributed) Search this
Possible collector:
William E. Myer (William Edward Myer), Non-Indian, 1862-1923 Search this
Previous owner:
William E. Myer (William Edward Myer), Non-Indian, 1862-1923 Search this
Virginia F. Myer (Virginia "Jennie" Toney Flippin/Mrs. William E. Myer), Non-Indian, 1864-1949 Search this
Seller:
Virginia F. Myer (Virginia "Jennie" Toney Flippin/Mrs. William E. Myer), Non-Indian, 1864-1949 Search this
Seller agent:
William H. Myer (William Henry Myer), Non-Indian, 1886-1962 Search this
Object Name:
Bead/beads (Image withheld, pending review)
Media/Materials:
Shell/shells
Techniques:
Carved, drilled
Object Type:
Adornment/Jewelry
Place:
2 miles northeast of Carthage; Simpsons Ford; Carthage; Smith County; Tennessee; USA
Date created:
AD 900-1550 (Early to Late Mississippian period)
Collection History:
Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of amateur archaeologist William E. Myer (1862-1923) and possibly excavated by him; purchased by MAI in 1927 from William E. Myer's widow, Virginia "Jennie" Toney Flippin Myer (1864-1949), through a sale arranged by their son William Henry Myer (1886-1962).
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