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"The Alabama stone"
Object Number 2004.29.12
Display Title "The Alabama stone"
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: "Alabama. / The Alabama stone. In cabinet of Amer. Antiquarian Soc. / Worcester, Mass. See Haven's "Archaeology of U. S." p. 134, Wilson's "Prehistoric Man" Vol 2, p. 110, "The Alabama Stone" in the proceedings of American Antiq. Soci. Oct. 1888. / Height: 21 1/2 in. Breadth 18". Thickness: 10-13". Weight: 204 lbs."
Keywords
  • Archaeological
  • Sculpture General
Subject
  • Stone
Department Photographic
Date 1850-1888
Culture
  • Southeast
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Alabama
Materials Albumen print adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 7.62 x 9.53 cm (3 x 3 3/4 in.)

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