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Open in the wall on the river side, the old York on Ashley river
Open in the wall on the river side, the old York on Ashley river
Object Number 2004.29.2355
Display Title Open in the wall on the river side, the old York on Ashley river
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: "South Carolina. / Three pictures taken by Father Gwynn on our visit April 5,1907. The top picture shows opening in the wall on the river side. Walls made of burnt oyster shell and lime. The old fort on Ashley River, Dorchester, S. Carolina."
Keywords
  • Archaeological
  • Public Structure
Subject
  • Fort
Department Photographic
Date April 5, 1907
Artist Father Gwynn
Culture
  • Northeast
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / South Carolina / Dorchester County / Dorchester
Materials Gelatin silver print adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 8.26 x 13.97 cm (3 1/4 x 5 1/2 in.)

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