Stone from Jordan River in Envelope

Name/Title

Stone from Jordan River in Envelope

Entry/Object ID

WM.0205

Description

Small stone contained in paper donation envelope.

Context

The Jordan River is a 156 mile long river in the that flows roughly north to south through the Sea of Galilee and on to the Dead Sea. Jordan and Syria border the river to the east, while Israel and the occupied West Bank lie to its west. The river holds major significance in Judaism and Christianity.

Collection

Geological, Fred Barkey Collection

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Fred Barkey, Sandra Barkey

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Location

envelope front

Transcription

Stone from the River Jordan

Notes

envelope is a Building Fund donation envelope, as for a church

Material

Paper, Stone

Location

Location

Box

MW.F

Shelf

Unit E: Shelf 3

Room

Artifact Storage Room

Category

Storage

Moved By

Ethan Karnes

Date

May 16, 2024