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Perforated shells
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Object Number 87-24-10/42787
Display Title Perforated shells
Descriptions
Object Description Perforated unio shells.
Inventory Description Organic, shells, utilized, perfoarted
Classification
  • Utilized Shell
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Kentucky / Mason County
Additional Geographic Terms Charleston Bottom
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 8.5 x 6.7 x 1.9 cm (3 3/8 x 2 5/8 x 3/4 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 42787 / Mason Co. Ky.

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