Two rows of sailor-set black cobblestones established the edges of the border. In between, the crew set gray blocks face down (the "shiner" position) in the stone-dust/cement mix. They troweled more mix between the stones until it came within 2 inches of grade. To keep the cement from staining the stone, they sponge-washed it with water.
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