Title:
Botanist Discover Indian with Precious Pearls in Ears
Subjects:
Hidden Corners of the Caribees
New York Botanical Garden
plant research
San Blas Indians
spears
New York Botanical Garden
plant research
San Blas Indians
spears
Object ID:
Scr-002-066D
Object Name:
Scrapbook
Category:
8: Communication Artifact
Subcategory:
Documentary Artifact
Publisher:
Christian Science Monitor
Pubication Date:
1933
Collection:
Indian and Colonial Scrapbook
Summary:
New York Botanical Garden expedition brings back variety of plants from 7 months research in Hidden Corners of the Caribees. Also brought back other curiousities including spears from the San Blas Indians. Tiny children found wearing pearls in their ears. Pearl oysters are found in great quanitites in this area..
Search Terms:
Hidden Corners of the Caribees
New York Botanical Garden
plant research
San Blas Indians
spears
New York Botanical Garden
plant research
San Blas Indians
spears