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A typical example of a south African throwing rock, which were used for hunting and defense. Though the stones varied in size, most were approximately the same size as a modern tennis ball and intended to hit targets at a distance of 25 meters.

14" diameter at brim. Grass.

Black and white print of an image in the Davida Blakeslee scrapbook.

Ruth Haas

3 x 5", black and white

8 x 10.5"; manuscript

An updated, clearer version of the outline of Ebenezer Picket's property near Shelter Rock that was found among an inventory of items given to his children.

This image represents the location of Ebenezer Picket's properties on Hayes Hill and Shelter Rock in Danbury, Connecticut. The green shape represents the Hayes Hill property and the red shape represents the Shelter Rock property.

The properties…