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Worked bone, perforator and possible matting needle point
Worked bone, perforator and possible matting needle point
Object Number 19-22-10/92975
Display Title Worked bone, perforator and possible matting needle point
Descriptions
Inventory Description Worked bone, perforator and possible matting needle point, one fragment sewn to a paper card
Classification
  • Perforator
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Maine / Knox County / <City> / Shell heap
Additional Geographic Terms North Haven; Ame's Point
Materials Bone
Dimensions Overall (Measurement of largest): 11.3 × 1 × 0.7 cm (4 7/16 × 3/8 × 1/4 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 92975; B12
Provenance
Donor Donated by Arlo Bates (1919)
Donor Donated by Mr. Oric Bates (1919)

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Needle
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