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Long trench A. Heavy layer of clay 8 in. thick overlaying strata of clear gravel.
Media Restricted
Object Number 2004.29.1210
Display Title Long trench A. Heavy layer of clay 8 in. thick overlaying strata of clear gravel.
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: "Long trench A. The man's trowel points to a heavy layer of clay 8 in. thick overlaying a strata of clear gravel. August 1897. / Labor field near Trenton, New Jersey. / American Museum Delaware Exploration."
Keywords
  • Site and Excavation
  • Archaeological
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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