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Turtle backs
Image Not Available for Turtle backs
Object Number 27-9-10/96073
Display Title Turtle backs
Descriptions
Inventory Description Chipped stone scraper
Classification
  • Scraper
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Ohio
North America / United States / Illinois
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 14.7 x 10.3 x 2.9 cm (5 13/16 x 4 1/16 x 1 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 96073
Provenance
Collector James L. Edwards
Donor Donated by James L. Edwards (1927)

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