Organic, worked bivalve shell, perforated

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Object Number 11-10-10/A4696

Display Title Organic, worked bivalve shell, perforated

Descriptions

Object Description Perforated shell.

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; General diggings

Additional Geographic Terms Little Miami Valley; Anderson Township

Materials Shell

Dimensions Overall: 5.7 × 3.3 × 1 cm (2 1/4 × 1 5/16 × 3/8 in.)

Quantity 1

Label on object A4696

Provenance

Provenance Peabody Museum Expedition (1911)

Provenance Bruce W. Merwin (1911)

Provenance Raymond E. Merwin (1911)

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