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Object Number 2004.29.1267
Display Title Glacial deposit with cross bedding. Arendts sandpit, Dentzville
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: "New Jersey. (Trenton) / Season 1909. Glacial Deposit. Arendt's Sandpit. Dentzville, showing cross bedding. Whole depth of bank 12 ft. Fine Whitish dust on right marked X. just below the yellow top loam. Delaware Valley Exploration. Arends Sand Pit - Dentzville, N.J."
Keywords
  • Archaeological
  • Geography
Subject
  • Glacial deposit
Department Photographic
Date 1909
Culture
  • Northeast
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / New Jersey / Mercer County / Hamilton Township
North America / United States / New Jersey / Mercer County / Hamilton Township / Ahrendts Sand Pit
Dimensions Overall: 11.43 x 16.51 cm (4 1/2 x 6 1/2 in.)

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