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Object Number 2004.29.1219
Display Title Near view of south east bank showing gravel and sand with stratified red clay
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: "New Jersey. / Near view of S.E. bank showing gravel and sand with red clay stratified from 15 to 20 ft. below surface. / Bilbee Sand Pit. Bunting Ave. South of Trenton. / American Museum Delaware Exploration."
Keywords
  • Archaeological
  • Site and Excavation
Subject
  • Sand pit
Department Photographic
Date 1897
Culture
  • Northeast
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / New Jersey / Mercer County / Trenton
Dimensions Overall: 11.43 x 16.51 cm (4 1/2 x 6 1/2 in.)

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