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Object Number 2004.29.689
Display Title Stones from soapstone quarry
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: "Connecticut (Bristol) / Ancient Soapstone Quarry on land of Mr. Joel Case, Bristol. / Photo by Jas. Shepard, Esq. / New Britain, Connecticut."
Keywords
  • Archaeological
  • Geography
Subject
  • Rock
Department Photographic
Date 1860-1899
Artist James Shepard
Culture
  • Northeast
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Connecticut / Hartford County / Bristol
Dimensions Overall: 11.43 x 19.69 cm (4 1/2 x 7 3/4 in.)

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