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View shows where two argillite specimens were found on Sept 17, 1897.
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Object Number 2004.29.1209
Display Title View shows where two argillite specimens were found on Sept 17, 1897.
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: "View shows where two argillite specimens were found on Sept 17, 1897. The trowel marks the spot. Trench A. Labor field Extreme W. end. No. 90. / Labor field near Trenton, New Jersey. / American Museum Delaware Exploration."
Keywords
  • Archaeological
  • Site and Excavation
Subject
  • Trench
Department Photographic
Date 1897
Culture
  • Northeast
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / New Jersey / Mercer County / Trenton
Materials Gelatin silver print adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 11.43 x 16.51 cm (4 1/2 x 6 1/2 in.)

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