MESDA Object Database
The MESDA Object Database contains descriptions, data, and approximately 100,000 photographs of nearly 20,000 objects—in both private and public collections—that were made in the early American South.
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Please note that the information provided in MESDA’s object database has been collected over the past 50+ years. While every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy and completeness, it is important to note that some of the data may now be outdated or superseded by more recent findings. Users are advised not to rely solely on the information contained within this database for research, academic, professional, or other purposes without independently verifying its accuracy. MESDA does not assume any responsibility or liability for any errors, omissions, or discrepancies, and strongly encourages users to consult additional sources to confirm the information before making any decisions based on it.