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Worked shell fragment, with hole in the center
Worked shell fragment, with hole in the center
Object Number 63-4-10/40683
Display Title Worked shell fragment, with hole in the center
Descriptions
Object Description 1Unio shell, perforated.
Inventory Description Worked shell fragment, with hole in the center
Classification
  • Utilized Shell
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Ohio / Hamilton County / Anderson Township / Turpin Archaeological District
Intrasite Pocket 13
Additional Geographic Terms Lower Little Miami River Valley
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 7.7 x 4.5 x 1.3 cm (3 1/16 x 1 3/4 x 1/2 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 63-4-10/40683
Provenance
Collector Dr. Charles L. Metz (06/1885-01/1886)
Expedition Peabody Museum Expedition (1885-1886)

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