Name/Title
Weights, netEntry/Object ID
2009.0810.004Description
4 fishing weights used by Indians to weigh down nets for fishing - usually in rivers.
#1 gray, 2 1/2" long, V shaped and carved for attachment to net
#2 rust color, 3 1/4", V shape carved in side
#3 gray speckled, 3" long, V notch (this one was found on railroad tracks after hurricane in early 1990s at head of Stonington Harbor)
#4 gray, 3 1/4" long, notch, leather attached for demonstrationCollection
Education CollectionMade/Created
Date made
1700Place
Location
Southeastern ConnecticutNotes
Date: pre 1800