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Part of the end of a human Rib

Object Status:

Unlocated

Accession Date:

November 9

Primary Source Reference:

Peale Museum Accessions Book, Historical Society of Pennsylvania, p. 74

Additional Source Text:

"Which with others was found thirty five feet below the Natural surface of the earth. Octr. 1813. It was presented to the donor by the proprietor of the ground, Capn. Wm. S. Sillard."

Notes:

The Rev. Purnell F. Smith was rector of St. James Parish (Episcopal), Ann Arundel County, Md.1813-1816.