Illustrated Catalogue of a Portion of the Collections Made During the Field Season of 1881 / Third Annual Report of the Bureau of Ethnology to the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, 1881-82, Government Printing Office, Washington, 1884, pages 427-510

Name: Illustrated Catalogue of a Portion of the Collections Made During the Field Season of 1881 / Third Annual Report of the Bureau of Ethnology to the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, 1881-82, Government Printing Office, Washington, 1884, pages 427-510
Author: William Henry Holmes

By William Henry Holmes

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A systematic catalogue documenting archaeological and ethnographic specimens gathered during a field season across multiple U.S. localities and Peru, organized by site and material. Each entry gives provenance, context (mound or field), typology, measurements, and physical description for stone tools, pottery, shell ornaments, metal objects, vegetal and animal substances, and occasional human remains. Illustrations and technical notes accompany many items, and the arrangement highlights regional assemblages and diagnostic features to support description and comparative study.

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William Henry Holmes

William Henry Holmes was an American archaeologist and ethnologist known for his significant contributions to the study of Native American art and culture. He served as a prominent figure in the Bureau of Ethnology, where he published numerous reports that explored various aspects of ancient American artifacts. His notable works include "A Study of the Textile Art in Its Relation to the Development of Form and Ornament," which examines the evolution of textile arts in relation to cultural expression. Holmes's research has been instrumental in understanding the artistic traditions of indigenous peoples, particularly in the context of pottery and textile arts.