Negative Impression of Post Mold 101 at the White Springs Site
- Title (English):
- Negative Impression of Post Mold 101 at the White Springs Site
- Collection:
- Onöndowa'ga:' (Seneca) Haudenosaunee Archaeological Materials, circa 1688-1754
- Photographer:
- Peregrine A. Gerard-Little
- Date:
- 2015-07-07
- Site:
- White Springs
- Location:
- White Springs House 3
White Springs Post Mold 101
White Springs - File Name:
- ws054.jpg
- Work Type:
- maps, diagrams, excavation photos
- Materials/Techniques:
- digital photograph
- Description:
- This image shows the "negative impression" of a probable Seneca-era post (Post Mold 101) at the White Springs site. A negative impression is what remains after all cultural soil has been scooped out, and it shows what the original edge of the post looked like when it was constructed by the site's residents. The south half of the stain has already been removed. Although wet weather impeded excavation, the results suggest that the stain represents the traces of a deep Seneca-era post that tapered to a point, with the point of the post angling toward the north (meaning that the upper portion of the post was pointed slightly to the south). The placement of the stain and the angle are consistent with the interpretation that this post formed part of the north wall of House 3.
Kurt Jordan, Archaeologist - Notes:
- Images in this digital collection were released earlier than planned to facilitate access during the 2020 period of social distancing. For a full discussion, see https://digital.library.cornell.edu/collections/seneca
- Source:
- Previously unpublished
- Format:
- Image
- Rights:
- This item is protected by copyright, and the copyright holder is their photographer. Cornell is providing access to the materials for research and personal use. The written permission of any copyright and other rights holders is required for distribution, reproduction, or other use that extends beyond what is authorized by fair use and other statutory exemptions. Responsibility for making an independent legal assessment of an item and securing any necessary permissions ultimately rests with persons desiring to use the item. For questions, comments, or feedback about this collection please contact Kurt Jordan in the Cornell Institute of Archaeology and Material Studies with any questions or information about these materials.