Skull & Bones from Columbus' Expedition

Object/Artifact

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Hammond Castle Museum

Name/Title

Skull & Bones from Columbus' Expedition

Entry/Object ID

HM-993

Description

Skull & Bones from Columbus' Expedition discovered by German archaeologists in Santo Domingo. Later presented to Hammond by governor of Santo Domingo during Caribbean voyage. 15th -16th c. Reportedly the bones of one of Columbus' crew members Earlier stored in Buddhist Chest and later in tin coffer next to Buddhist Chest

General Notes

Note Type

2016-04-01 Pettibone & Easton - Castle Guide, draft 3 p(24)

Note Type

1970ca Handwritten Inventory p(21) - Side Chapel-Sunroom & Great Hall

Note Type

1951 Tour Manual 008