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Object Number 2004.29.2344
Display Title Soapstone quarry
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: "Rhode Island. (Johnston) near Providence. / Soapstone Quarry at Johnston R.I. / See Catalog No. / Received from N.A. Augell. June 1879."
Keywords
  • Archaeological
  • Geography
Subject
  • Soapstone
  • Quarry
Department Photographic
Date 1879
Culture
  • Northeast
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Rhode Island / Providence County / Johnston
Dimensions Overall: 9.53 x 15.88 cm (3 3/4 x 6 1/4 in.)
Provenance
Donor Donated by N. A. Angell

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