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Effigy found by Mr. Kurtz in Nampa near Boise city; beneath 20 feet of lava.
Effigy found by Mr. Kurtz in Nampa near Boise city; beneath 20 feet of lava.
Object Number 2004.29.740
Display Title Effigy found by Mr. Kurtz in Nampa near Boise city; beneath 20 feet of lava.
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: "Idaho / Image found by Mr. Kurtz in Nampa near Boisé City Idaho beneath 20 ft. of lava. Rec'd from Professor G. F. Wright, Oberton, Ohio. See letter of Oct. 1889."
Keywords
  • Archaeological
  • Effigy
Subject
  • Human
  • Effigy
Department Photographic
Date 1850-1899
Culture
  • Plateau
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Idaho
Intrasite 20 feet below surface
Additional Geographic Terms near Boise City
Materials Albumen print adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 5.08 x 8.89 cm (2 x 3 1/2 in.)

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