Name/Title
The WissahickonEntry/Object ID
2013.34.1.40a-bDescription
The Edwin C. Jellett Series of Scrapbooks, Volume 1- The Wissahickon
Page 40 contains handwritten notes by Edwin C. Jellett. The notes were written on white, lined paper and affixed to the Scrapbook page. The top page (a) contains handwriting on both sides. The bottom "page" (b) a print.
The top page (a) is entitled "Curious Wissahickon Rocks", and can be summarized as follows: Jellett lists specific rock formations along the Wissahickon as well as the name and description associated to that formation:
"Watch of the Wissahickon"
"The Twelve Apostles"
"Profile, or Washington Rock"
"The Twins"
"Buffalo Head"
(turn page)
"Chinaman's Head"
"Rat-terrier"
"Rabbit Arch"
"Sofa Arch"
"Durham Bull"
"University Arch"
Bottom (b) is a print of a rock formation associated with the specific formation known as "The Buffalo Head". The print shows the outline of the rock formation and an inset of the "Buffalo Head" appearing on United Sates coinage.Collection
GHS Scrapbook CollectionMade/Created
Date made
1894 - 1925Notes
Creation Date: Unknown
