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Worked shell fragment, bivalve, perforated
Worked shell fragment, bivalve, perforated
Object Number 63-4-10/39871
Display Title Worked shell fragment, bivalve, perforated
Descriptions
Object Description Fresh water mollusk.
Inventory Description Worked shell fragment, bivalve, perforated
Classification
  • Utilized Shell
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Ohio / Hamilton County / Anderson Township / Turpin Archaeological District / Turpin Homestead Site; Ohio State Site # 33HA28 (105; 19)
Intrasite East of Old Homestead; Block 2, section 2
Additional Geographic Terms Lower Little Miami River Valley
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 6.6 × 6 × 1.8 cm (2 5/8 × 2 3/8 × 11/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 63-4-10/39871
Provenance
Collector Dr. Charles L. Metz (08/24/1885)
Expedition Peabody Museum Expedition (1885-1886)

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Worked shell, bivalve, perforated
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