Fish-Hooks, Bone & Wood
Item number E2630-0 from the National Museum of Natural History.
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FROM CARD: "2/1/67: 12 SPECIMENS LOCATED."SI ARCHIVE DISTRIBUTION DOCUMENTS SAY SENT TO CHICAGO ACADEMY, ILLINOIS. 1867.In 2009, 11 hooks were found, but one was disassembled into 2 parts (the bone point had been detached from the wooden part). Therefore, there are 12 pieces, but only 11 complete hooks.These appear to be halibut hooks. Similar (same?) object is shown in illustration on p. 445, in Volume 4 of Charles Wilkes, 1798-1877, Narrative of the United States Exploring Expedition. During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842., 1845 edition, Philadelphia. Printed from original "official" 1844 Philadelphia publication plates ed., 5 vols. (Philadephia: Lea and Blanchard, 1845). This illustration is captioned "Fish-Hooks" and is in the "Puget Sound and Okonagan" chapter of the book.
Item History
- Made in Washington, USA ? or British Columbia, Canada ?
- Collected in Washington, USA ? or British Columbia, Canada ? between 1838 and 1842
- Received from United States Exploring Expedition during 1858
What
- Name
- Fish-Hooks, Bone & Wood
- Identification Number
- E2630-0
- Type of Item
- fish hook
Where
- Holding Institution
- National Museum of Natural History
- Made in
- Washington, USA ? or British Columbia, Canada ?
- Collected in
- Washington, USA ? or British Columbia, Canada ?
Who
- Received from
- United States Exploring Expedition
When
- Collection Date
- between 1838 and 1842
- Acquisition Date
- during 1858
Other
- Accession Number
- 66A00050
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