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Identifier
sa1-p114-01
Date
1-1-1906
Description
This black and white photograph features part of the process of removing a fish skeleton. One man is sitting on a rock and is holding a pickaxe. Another man is lying on his side and digging under the slab that is holding the fossil. A wagon hitched to two horses can be seen in the background. Canvas bags and other tools are seen next to the men.
Physical Description
Black and white photograph
Keywords
Archaeological sites, Paleontological excavations, Expedition photographs, Fossils, Quarries & quarrying, Digging
Rights
© University Archives, Fort Hays State University
Publisher
Digitized by Forsyth Digital Collections
Collection
Recommended Citation
Sternberg, George Fryer 1883-1969, "114-01: Collecting Fossils" (1906). George Sternberg Album #1 - Early Pictures. 511.
https://scholars.fhsu.edu/sternberg_album1/511
Language
eng
Transcription
Taking up a slab containing a fish skeleton. 1906 G.F.S.
Keywords
Archaeological sites, Paleontological excavations, Expedition photographs, Fossils, Quarries & quarrying, Digging
Comments
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