Ancient Wood
2013.001.0242.PC
from the collection of
Title
Jar of Ancient WoodCreation Date
1930 – 1950Dimensions
7in H x 1in D Item (Overall)
5in Diameter
Description
A large sealed jar with wood and fragments of wood in it. A typewritten paper on the inside reads: “This specimen of wood was taken from a well being dug on the farm of I. A. Milton in Ransom Township Minn. to a depth of 160 feet. From similar specimens sent to the University of Minnesota, Department of Botany, it dates back to the Ice Age of 50,000 years ago according to Dr. C. O. Rosendahl of the University. Found on NE 1/4 28-101-41, Ransom Township, Nobles County Minn.”