1891 Michigan Iron Bore Drill Core Sample 590 ft Merritt Stow Industrial Geology For Sale

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This specimen is a cylindrical drill core recovered in 1891 during boring for iron in Michigan at a recorded depth of 590 feet and attributed to Merritt Stow. Core samples from this period document subsurface geology associated with early iron exploration and industrial development in the Great Lakes region. The piece represents both a geological sample and a historical artifact linked to 19th-century mining history, resource surveying, and the expansion of iron production in the United States. Its handwritten inscription preserves provenance, depth, and date, which are rarely retained on surviving cores of this age.

This item is suitable for collectors of industrial and mining history, Great Lakes regional history, geology and stratigraphy enthusiasts, natural history display, and museum or educational reference collections. It also appeals to those interested in early resource exploration, iron range development, and 19th-century industrial artifacts.

Specs:

• Type: Drill core sample
  
• Material: Rock core from iron exploration boring
  
• Geologic Context: Michigan iron range subsurface strata
  
• Associated Project: Boring for iron
  
• Depth: 590 feet
  
• Date: 1891
  
• Associated Name: Merritt Stow
  
• Location: Michigan, USA
  
• Dimensions: 7\" L x 1.5\" diameter
  
• Form: Cylindrical core section with handwritten provenance
  
• Use: Industrial and mining history display, natural history reference, geology and stratigraphy study, museum and educational exhibition
  
• Authenticity: Original 19th-century drill core with documented provenance

Good condition with intact cylindrical form and clear handwritten provenance noting depth, locality, and date. Typical age-related surface wear consistent with 19th-century drill core material.

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