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Object Number 11-10-10/A4249
Display Title Organic, worked bivalve shell, perforated
Descriptions
Object Description Perforated shells.
Inventory Description Organic, worked bivalve shell, perforated
Classification
  • Utilized Shell
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Ohio / Hamilton County / Madisonville
Intrasite Trench H; Ashpit 19
Additional Geographic Terms Little Miami Valley; Anderson Township
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 9.9 × 8.8 × 2.4 cm (3 7/8 × 3 7/16 × 15/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object A4249
Provenance
Provenance Peabody Museum Expedition (1911)
Provenance Bruce W. Merwin (1911)
Provenance Raymond E. Merwin (1911)

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Faunal Remain
Faunal Remain
Perforator
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Charred Floral Remain
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Triangular Projectile Point
Ovate Projectile Point
Rim
Faunal Remain
Utilized Shell
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Faunal Remain
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