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U.S. National Museum Decorated for Garfield Inaugural Ball

U.S. National Museum Decorated for Garfield Inaugural Ball

Description: The United States National Museum (USNM) Building is decorated for the March 4, 1881, inaugural ball of James A. Garfield and Chester A. Arthur, the first public use of the museum building. A broad... More

Multiple trilobite fragments fossilized in the same rock

Multiple trilobite fragments fossilized in the same rock

USNM_35225 and USNM_35227: Pictured are multiple trilobite fragments fossilized in the same rock. These are commonly known as hash beds. "Hash" is an indicator of a near-shore environment, where waves could hav... More

Multiple trilobite fragments fossilized in the same rock

Multiple trilobite fragments fossilized in the same rock

USNM_35227 (pictured) and USNM_35225: Multiple trilobite fragments are fossilized in the same rock, these are commonly known as hash beds. "Hash" is an indicator of a near-shore environment, where waves could h... More