Bulletin of the New York State Museum (Volume 41)

This historic book may have numerous typos, missing text or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1901. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... A note said, The museum's collection of local shell objects is very small, though there are several specimens of the classes shown in nos. 3, 4, 6, 7 and 9. The list was accompanied by photographs of the articles, and is quoted in full, with some comments by the writer. i Carved U n i o shell from ancient rock shelter near Armonk, Westchester co. N. Y. This has been cut into a long pentagon, in the upper part of which is a slightly elliptic and neat indentation, nearly an inch across. Part of another appears on the narrow margin below, making it probable that the ornament has been broken and cut down. Its character suggests the use of metallic tools. 2 Scraper of oyster shell from another shelter in the same vicinity. This is quadrilateral and well worked. 3 Broken shell pin or awl from shell heap in Pelham Bay park, N. Y. city. A long and rude article, apparently a pin. 4 Two shell beads from ancient grave at Tivoli on the Hudson. Copper beads were also found. These are short cylindric beads, with the diameter greater than the length, and are of an antique type which came down to very recent times. 5 O l i v a shell, with spire broken to facilitate use as bead. Shell heap in Pelham Bay park, N. Y. city. Much weathered, and with lateral perforation. It is a southern shell. 6 Five O l i v e ll a shell beads. Part of a lot numbering more than 100, found in ancient grave at Tottenville, Staten Island. With copper stains. One of the five is N a s s a obsoleta; another seems to be L i 11 o r i n a r u d i s; both local species. The other three are M a r g i n e l la s from the south. 7 Perforated oyster shell from prehistoric village site at Port Washington, L. I. A large and rude perforation. 8 Implement of oyster shell from ancient fire pit at sam...