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Worked shells, bivalves, possibly partially perforated
Worked shells, bivalves, possibly partially perforated
Object Number 63-4-10/39898
Display Title Worked shells, bivalves, possibly partially perforated
Descriptions
Object Description 2 Fresh water clam shells.
Inventory Description Worked shells, bivalves, possibly partially 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 West of Old Homestead; Block 2, Section 3, small shell heap; 23 ft East 42 degrees South from center stake
Additional Geographic Terms Lower Little Miami River Valley
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall (Measurements of largest): 5.6 × 4.6 × 1.9 cm (2 3/16 × 1 13/16 × 3/4 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 63-4-10/39898
Provenance
Collector Dr. Charles L. Metz (10/24/1885)
Expedition Peabody Museum Expedition (1885-1886)

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