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Turtle bone fragment
Object Number 63-4-10/39869
Display Title Turtle bone fragment
Descriptions
Object Description Turtle shell, bottom.
Inventory Description Turtle bone fragment
Classification
  • Faunal Remain
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 2, pit 3; 24 ft W 32 degrees S from center stake
Additional Geographic Terms Lower Little Miami River Valley
Materials Turtle bone
Dimensions Overall: 7.5 × 3.9 × 0.4 cm (2 15/16 × 1 9/16 × 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 63-4-10/39869
Provenance
Collector Dr. Charles L. Metz (10/20/1885)
Expedition Peabody Museum Expedition (1885-1886)

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