Category 10: Unclassifiable Objects

From F. T. Hill Museum

Accession Number 70-14-1

Date circa 1948

Description Naturel cotton balls from Oklahoma & Arizona. Cotton itself dates back to more than 7,000 years ago. It was even used by people in ancient Egypt to make their clothing. Our sample of cotton balls are from Oklahoma & Arizona. They were partially cleaned in gin and are ready for baling.  Some of the cotton is still inside of the plant 

Materials Cotton plant, plastic. paper & ink.

Measurements Length: 8 3/8 in.; Width: 5 1/4 in.;