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Object Number
95-21-10/48979
Display Title
Shell pin
Descriptions
Object Description
Shell plug.
Inventory Description
Organic, shell pin
Classification
- Pin
Department
Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
/
Arkansas
/
<County>
/
<City>
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Mound
Additional Geographic Terms
Letterman
Materials
Shell
Dimensions
Overall: 4.7 x 1.5 x 1.3 cm (1 7/8 x 9/16 x 1/2 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
48979
Provenance
Collector
Dr. George J. Engelmann
(Unknown)
Donor
Dr. George J. Engelmann
(01/01/1895)
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