Dorchester Pot
Background
The Dorchester Pot measures at around 4.5inches by 6.5inches high, and 0.8 inches in diameter. This bell-shaped object is composed of zinc with silver overlay, with a small round opening at the top of the bell. The Dorchester Pot is adorned decorative vines wrapping around the base and six different floral arrangements that decorate the surface of the outer surface of the bell. The decorative elements of the Dorchester Pot undoubtedly seem Victorian style in nature. The utility and or purpose of the Dorchester Pot is unknown, with theories ranging from it being a simply ornamental object, vase, and a hookah base. Since its discovery, further research Dorchester Pot has been made impossible as it was lost shortly after its original discovery, leaving only a detailed drawing for reference.
Excavation
The Dorchester Pot was discovered in 1852, in Dorchester, Massachusetts. Records indicate that the Dorchester Pot was unearthed by a controlled explosion, that was used to break up a large mass of puddingstone that was under the surface of the ground outside of the Meeting Hill House, belonging to Rev. Nathaniel Hall. According, to witnesses who were there at the time the explosion was set off following the blast the Dorchester Pot was discovered in two pieces, amongst the rubble from the puddingstone. While it is unknown exactly who originally discovered the Dorchester Pot, an article by the Boston Transcript, which makes the first ever mentions to the Dorchester Pot on June 5, 1852, references several notable people from the Dorchester community. Including Rev. Hall, John Kettle, Dr. J.V. C. Smith, John Doyle, and a Professor Agassiz. According to the original article by the Boston Transcript, following its’ discovery the Dorchester Pot was taken to the home of John Kettle, and an extremely detailed drawing with accurate measurements was made by Dr. J.V. C. Smith who intended to submit it to a news paper, so that the Dorchester Pot could be further studied. Shortly, afterwards the Dorchester Pot, was lost and its location continues to remain unknown, although there have been several people who have since claimed to either own r know the location of the Dorchester is, however these claims remains unsubstantiated.
Pseudo-Archaelogical Lure
Analysis of the Pseudo-Archaeological Narrative
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