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Artifacts and Laboratory Processing


The following pictures depict the activities of the Fallen Timbers Battlefield Archaeology Project from the point of field work to laboratory processing. To view an image in greater detail, download the larger JPEG format by clicking on the small photo. A JPEG "helper" application may be required to access the larger photos.


A volunteer sorts artifacts as they come into the laboratory.


Artifacts recovered in the field were cleaned at the laboratory.


An experienced volunteer removes some corrosion from a socket bayonet.


A volunteer meticulously numbers one of the many artifacts.


A volunteer measures the caliber of a musket ball.


A volunteer sorts labels used to identify artifacts.


A volunteer worker enters classification information into a computer.


The archaeologist and a volunteer assistant arrange artifacts for photography.


Musket balls, including one removed from a musket barrel with a "screw."


Buttons of Wayne's Legion of the United States were uncovered.


A revolutionary, socket bayonet was found in the field.


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