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Prof. Frederick W. Putnam's sketch of Serpent Mound, Ohio, with exact measurements.
Prof. Frederick W. Putnam's sketch of Serpent Mound, Ohio, with exact measurements.
Object Number 2004.24.31338
Display Title Prof. Frederick W. Putnam's sketch of Serpent Mound, Ohio, with exact measurements.
Descriptions
Keywords
  • Archaeological
  • Drawing and Graphics
Subject
  • Site Excavation
  • Mound
  • Drawing
  • Earthwork
Department Photographic
Date 1986
Artist Hillel S. Burger
Culture
  • Adena
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Ohio / Adams County / <City> / Serpent Mound
Materials Negative, black and white
Dimensions Overall: 10.16 x 12.7 cm (4 x 5 in.)

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