006-02: Partial Fossil of the Skull of Styracosaurus Albertensis

Creator

George Fryer Sternberg 1883-1969, Fort Hays State University

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Identifier

sa2-006-02

Date

10-28-1913

Description

This black and white photograph depicts a partial skull of a dinosaur: Styracosaurus albertensis, which is a ceratopsian (or horned dinosaur). The anterior of the fossil to the start of the frill is exposed. The fossil is surrounded by large and small rock debris. Above the fossil lies a metal tape measure. It reads roughly 2 feet 5 inches or 2.5 meters; it is unclear from the image which unit is being used. Handwriting is below the photograph.

Physical Description

black and white photograph

Keywords

Archaeological sites, Paleontological excavations, Expedition photographs, Fossils, Quarries & quarrying, Measurement, Styracosaurus

Rights

© University Archives, Fort Hays State University

Publisher

Digitized by Forsyth Digital Collections

Collection

George F. Sternberg Collection

Repository

University Archives, Forsyth Library, Fort Hays State University

Comments

For questions contact ScholarsRepository@fhsu.edu

Recommended Citation

Sternberg, George Fryer 1883-1969, "006-02: Partial Fossil of the Skull of Styracosaurus Albertensis" (1913). George Sternberg Album #2 - Early Canadian Views. 11.
https://scholars.fhsu.edu/sternberg_album2/11

Language

eng

Transcription

Part of a skull of Styrocosaurus albertensis. (25420-Oct 28-13)