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Object Number
63-4-10/39855
Display Title
Fragments of soil, with shell and other inclusions
Descriptions
Object Description
4 Pieces of midden earth.
Inventory Description
Fragments of soil, with shell and other inclusions
Classification
- Soil Sample
Department
Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
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United States
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Ohio
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Hamilton County
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Anderson Township
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Turpin Archaeological District
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Turpin Homestead Site; Ohio State Site # 33HA28 (105; 19)
Intrasite
West of Old Homestead; Block 2, section 1, pit 1; 44 ft S 15 degrees W from center stake
Additional Geographic Terms
Lower Little Miami River Valley
Materials
Soil
Dimensions
Overall (Measurements of largest): 12.2 × 8.3 × 7.2 cm (4 13/16 × 3 1/4 × 2 13/16 in.)
Quantity
4
Label on object
63-4-10/39855
Provenance
Collector
Dr. Charles L. Metz
(10/19/1885)
Expedition
Peabody Museum Expedition
(1885-1886)
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