Object details
Accession number
ARC.001752
Creators
Full title
Letter on Copy of On the Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, Meteorite of May 10th, 1879
Creation Date
10 May 1879
Language
English
Marks
Inscribed in ink by the creator (page 1 recto): Description of an entire / specimen of the meteorite / Fall at Estherville, / Emmets County; Iowa. / 10th May 1879. / P. / Belonging to / Mrs. J.L. Gardner. / Boston, Mass.
Inscribed in ink by the creator (page 7, bottom left): *This refers to a catalogue of specimens given with / their specific qualities showing the variations.
Marked in pencil (page 2, upper right): L71 / Front
Inscribed in pencil (pages 3, 4, 7, bottom right): [Heron-Allen]
Display Media
Ink on paper
Web Commentary
Isabella Stewart Gardner kept meticulous records of many of her acquisitions. In keeping with this legacy, object information is continually being reviewed, updated, and enriched in order to give greater access to the collection.
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