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Near view of glacial sand stratified with red clay 12 to 15 feet below surface.
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Object Number 2004.29.1215
Display Title Near view of glacial sand stratified with red clay 12 to 15 feet below surface.
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: "New Jersey. / Near view of glacial sand stratified with red clay 12 to 15 feet below surface. 1897. Looking West. / Bilbee Sand Pit, Bunting Ave. South of Trenton, / American Museum Delaware Valley Exploration."
Keywords
  • Geography
  • Archaeological
Subject
  • Glacial sand
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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