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Second trench on side of hill showing stones, artifact walls.
Second trench on side of hill showing stones, artifact walls.
Object Number 2004.29.1876
Display Title Second trench on side of hill showing stones, artifact walls.
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: "Ohio. (Fosters) Little Miami Valley / 2nd trench on side of hill showing stones, artifact walls / [verso] Fosters, Ohio. Trench on side of Hill. Expl of L.M.V. Aug. 1890"
Keywords
  • Archaeological
  • Site and Excavation
Subject
  • Trench
Department Photographic
Date 1890
Artist Marshall H. Saville
Culture
  • Northeast
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Ohio / Warren County / <City> / Fosters Little Miami Valley
Intrasite Second trench
Materials Albumen print adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 15.24 x 20.32 cm (6 x 8 in.)

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Showing part of wall looking from inside
2004.29.1871 Showing part of wall looking from inside
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Wall at north end. Burnt clay over stones.
2004.29.1879 Wall at north end. Burnt clay over stones.
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Excavation on north side of embankment
2004.29.1867 Excavation on north side of embankment
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