Deats/Thatcher Archeological Collection Database!
Welcome to our Online Deats/Thatcher Archeological Collection Database!
The Deats/Thatcher Archeological Collection is a combined collection of Native American artifacts that attracted the interest of two early 20th century collectors: Hiram E. Deats and John C. Thatcher. The bulk of the collection is that of Mr. Deats, but the artifacts commingled and are treated as one collection here. By clicking on the image below, the database will direct you to the titled subject matter; some contain a listing of sub-tiles associated with each.
Please be advised that use and/or reproduction of the images shown on this website are prohibited without prior permission from the Hunterdon County Historical Society.
 The selection of images posted here for public viewing are only a portion of our entire collection. This section contains items within the Deats/Thatcher Archeological Collection that relate to Clothing, Jewelry, and Smoking Pipes.
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 The selection of images posted here for public viewing are only a portion of our entire collection. This section contains items within the Deats/Thatcher Archeological Collection that relate to Food Processing & Preparation, Food Service, Masonry & Stone working, Multiple Use, Painting, and Woodworking.
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 The selection of images posted here for public viewing are only a portion of our entire collection. This section contains items within the Deats/Thatcher Archeological Collection that relate to Projectile Points/Armament.
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 The selection of images posted here for public viewing are only a portion of our entire collection. This section contains items within the Deats/Thatcher Archeological Collection that relate to Unclassified.
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The photographs represent items in the Collection, but many have been moved to storage in the Society’s Archive Building. Those remaining will be part of a redesigned, more educational Native American eight cabinet display on the second floor of the Free Public Library at 118 Main Street in Flemington.
Support for this program is provided in part by a grant from the Astle-Alpaugh Family Foundation. A special thanks to Mr. Bob Sands, Project Manager and consultants Dr. Richard Veit and Dr. Gregory Herman.