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Shell beads, discoidal and round, some with copper and iron staining, some strung on wire; one round possible metal bead
Shell beads, discoidal and round, some with copper and iron staining, some strung on wire; one round possible metal bead
Object Number 82-35-10/29751
Display Title Shell beads, discoidal and round, some with copper and iron staining, some strung on wire; one round possible metal bead
Descriptions
Inventory Description Shell beads, discoidal and round, some with copper and iron staining, some strung on wire; one round possible metal bead
Classification
  • Bead
  • Bead
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Ohio / Hamilton County / Anderson Township / Turner Group; Ohio State Site # 33HA 26
Intrasite Mound 3, altar
Additional Geographic Terms South bank of Little Miami River, 8 miles from junction with Ohio River
Materials Shell , Metal
Dimensions Overall (Measurements of largest): 0.6 × 0.6 × 0.4 cm (1/4 × 1/4 × 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1 2x3 bag
Label on object Lot / 29751
Provenance
Expedition Peabody Museum Expedition (1882)
Collector Prof. Frederic Ward Putnam (1882)
Collector Dr. Charles L. Metz (1882)

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