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Worked bivalve shell fragments
Worked bivalve shell fragments
Object Number 63-4-10/52544f
Display Title Worked bivalve shell fragments
Descriptions
Object Description Large clam shells, fresh water.
Inventory Description Worked bivalve shell fragments
Classification
  • Utilized Shell
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Hopewell?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Ohio / Hamilton County / Anderson Township / Turpin Archaeological District / Johnson Turpin Ancient Cemetery; Ohio State Site # 33HA699
Intrasite Block 2; Pit 12
Additional Geographic Terms Little Miami Valley; Anderson Township; Newton, near
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall (Measurements of largest): 9.1 × 6.5 × 0.5 cm (3 9/16 × 2 9/16 × 3/16 in.)
Quantity 6
Label on object 63-4-10/52544f

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Utilized Shell
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Utilized Shell
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Worked bivalve shell fragment
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Utilized Shell
Turpin Homestead Site; Ohio State Site # 33HA28 (105; 19)
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Utilized Shell
Turpin Homestead Site; Ohio State Site # 33HA28 (105; 19)
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Utilized Shell
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Faunal Remain
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Worked bivalve shell, perforated
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Utilized Shell
Turpin Homestead Site; Ohio State Site # 33HA28 (105; 19)
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Utilized Shell
Turpin Homestead Site; Ohio State Site # 33HA28 (105; 19)