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Two pieces of coal (Artifact nn1). Retrieved from https://doi.org/doi:10.7282/T3JW8DJ6
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Two pieces of coal (Artifact nn1). 1830-1998. New Brunswick Free Public Library. RUcore: https://doi.org/doi:10.7282/T3JW8DJ6

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TitleTwo pieces of coal (Artifact nn1)
NameSchkrutz, Eric (Photographer), New Brunswick Free Public Library
Date Created1830-1998
SubjectArchaelogy, Excavations
DescriptionPennsylvania anthracite.
NoteIn 1998, the New Brunswick Free Public Library accepted 31 artifacts that were recovered from the Delaware & Raritan Canal outlet lock and towpath. Currently they are are on permanent display in the Henry Guest House which is on the library grounds. The various artifacts are organized into six different categories: Tools; Pieces of Canal; Milk Bottles; Mule Shoes; Workers Personal Objects; and Bones. As a part of the inventory, each artifact is listed with a label (Item no., Title, Description, and Date Accepted), an expanded description, and a photograph(s). These objects are a portion of the Delaware and Raritan Canal Collection of the NBFPL Archives. The larger collection includes pictures, articles, and documents about the canal and its history. Access is available by appointment at the library.
Genreartifacts
Time PeriodExpansion and Reform (1801-1861), The Industrial Revolution (1870-1900)
Persistent URLhttps://doi.org/doi:10.7282/T3JW8DJ6
CollectionDelaware and Raritan Canal Artifacts
Organization NameNew Brunswick Free Public Library
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