Mastodon tusk on display, Palos Verdes Peninsula, California.

Abstract/Description: Image shows display of an eight-foot-long tusk of a mastodon, determined to be a large specimen of an Imperial Elephant. The fossil was discovered at the edge of the bluff just northwest of Malaga Cove School in April of 1927 by Dr. F.H. Racer of Lomita. The tusk was mounted in plaster of Paris and shellacked for exhibit in the sales office at Malaga Cove.
Subject(s): Paleontology
Mastodons
Animals, Fossil
Date Created: 1927-05-00
Title: Mastodon tusk on display, Palos Verdes Peninsula, California.
Date Created: 1927-05-00
Extent: 1 photographic print (b/w); 7.5 x 9.5 in. (each image)
Abstract/Description: Image shows display of an eight-foot-long tusk of a mastodon, determined to be a large specimen of an Imperial Elephant. The fossil was discovered at the edge of the bluff just northwest of Malaga Cove School in April of 1927 by Dr. F.H. Racer of Lomita. The tusk was mounted in plaster of Paris and shellacked for exhibit in the sales office at Malaga Cove.
Identifier(s): 000031351 (Bar Code)
823 (Negative Number)
http://ark.cdlib.org/ark:/13030/kt5489q8x9 (Calisphere)
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Photo Source: Palos Verdes Homes Association
Subject(s): Paleontology
Mastodons
Animals, Fossil
Held by: Palos Verdes Library District. Peninsula Center Library.
Location: Local History Room.
Shelf locator: PVLH.ARC.01.05
Restrictions on Access: Electronically digitized by the Palos Verdes Library District from the Palos Verdes Library Local History Room Photo Collection. Copyright status must be investigated before publishing or commercial use. To obtain permission and images for publication purposes please contact the Palos Verdes Library District.
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