TAA i.3.2.46

Notebook
Botanical remains (TAA i.3.2)
Page number
46
Caption
Note for scientific publication on botanical remains
Creator
Leonard A. Boodle
Date of creation
October 1933
Material
Ink
Paper
Pencil
Measurements
24.1 x 19.0 cm (h x w)
Object(s) referenced (by Carter number)
239
237
Notes

Typewritten and annotated report on botanical remains, page 34.

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                                                                                                  34.

 

                                 Zizyphus Spina-Christi Willd. <[>Rhamnaceae<]>; Christ's 

Thorn.

          Pieces of wood of this species examined are from cross-

tongues of the <First (innermost) and third> sepulchral shrine<s>, <Nos. 239 and 237.> The wood is described 

as excellent for joinery or cabinet-making (Wiesner<)>.

          The geographical distribution is given in the list 

of seeds, fruits, etc., the same species being represented 

there.

 

 

                   nos. 236/<7>, "splinter from second sepulchral 

                   shrine"; 239, piece not gold-faced.

 

 

          One other wood examined<,> but not identified<,> is part of a 

walking-stick, ornamented with Birch-bark.

 

 

                   Walking-stick (no number).