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Organic, bone comb, perforated, 2 prongs present, 1 missing, mended
Organic, bone comb, perforated, 2 prongs present, 1 missing, mended
Object Number 08-3-10/71155
Display Title Organic, bone comb, perforated, 2 prongs present, 1 missing, mended
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, bone comb, perforated, 2 prongs present, 1 missing, mended
Classification
  • Comb
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Ohio / Hamilton County / Madisonville
Intrasite Trench D; Ashpit 3
Materials Animal bone
Dimensions Overall: 12.9 x 1.7 x 0.4 cm (5 1/16 x 11/16 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 71155

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