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Object Number 01-33-10/61781
Display Title Acorn, charred
Descriptions
Inventory Description Charred acorn fragments, articulate together to form a round shape, black in color
Classification
  • Charred Floral Remain
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Mississippi / Coahoma County / Oliver / Oliver Site; Mississippi State Site #22Co503; LMS 16-N-6
Intrasite Edwards Mound; General diggings
Additional Geographic Terms Oliver; P.M. Edward's Plantation
Materials Acorn
Dimensions Overall (Measurement of largest fragment): 1.8 x 1.5 x 0.9 cm (11/16 x 9/16 x 3/8 in.)
Quantity 6
Label on object 61781

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