A rectangular block of sandstone. One short side of the block has a smooth, finished surface. The other five sides are rough-hewn and pitted, showing evidence of quarry tool markings, softened by weathering. One of the long sides has mechanical tool markings across the surface, forming a cross-hatch pattern. The block predominantly is beige, with reddish-brown veins of color running lengthwise. The smooth side shows most clearly the variegation of reddish-brown strata. There is a loss at the lower-left corner of the smooth side.

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Size: 5119px × 4055px
Photo credit: © History of America / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

Keywords: america, american, americana, archival, archive, artefact, historical, history, museum, object, states, united