Title (p.2): "Catalogue of the Archaeological Collection of Joseph Jones, M.D. 156 Washington Avenue Corner of Camp Street New Orleans Louisiana" New Orleans, Louisiana Joseph Jones, M.D. Contents are regarding (p.3): "The antiquities described in this archaeological catalogue state chiefly to North Central and South America; but are illustrated also by works of art, derived from Europe, Africa, and Asia. Many of the implements of war, and the emblems of religious worship illustrating the arts of the ancient pre-historic (anti- Columbian) races of North America were taken form the aboriginal [...] and mounds with my own hands. All the objects described in this catalogue, were either obtained during my explorations and [...], or were directly purchased from their original discoverer and owner. In these instances I have given to the objects these names which best described their origin use [...]", September 6th, 1888

Item — huntington box: 1, Folder: 3

Dates

From the Collection: Jones, Joseph, 1833-1896. (Person)
From the Collection: Burnett, Edwin Kenneth. (Person)
From the Collection: Hyatt, Alpheus, 1838-1902. (Person)
From the Collection: Miles, William Porcher, 1822-1899. (Person)
From the Collection: Powell, John Wesley, 1834-1902. (Person)
From the Collection: Huntington Free Library (Former owner, Organization)
From the Collection: Louisiana State Museum (Organization)
From the Collection: Smithsonian Institution. Bureau of Ethnology (Organization)

Collection material in English

.8 cubic feet. (.8 cubic feet.)

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