cotton

Found this recently near a cellar hole along a local hiking trail about three miles in. The trail apparently follows an old dead road. It appears to be cast brass and when found was stuffed with what appeared to be cotton fibers. The hollow tube is flared at one end. There is a triangular notch...

Here's an old photo postcard (date unknown) of Downtown Belton, Texas during cotton season. ~Texas Jay Central Texas Treasure Club