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Turtle bone fragments
Turtle bone fragments
Object Number 63-4-10/40130
Display Title Turtle bone fragments
Descriptions
Object Description 2 Turtle carapaces.
Inventory Description Turtle bone fragments
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 3, section 3, pit 2; 18 ft 9 in North 35 degres West from center stake
Additional Geographic Terms Lower Little Miami River Valley
Materials Turtle bone
Dimensions Overall (Measurements of largest): 7.2 × 5.8 × 0.6 cm (2 13/16 × 2 5/16 × 1/4 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 63-4-10/40130
Provenance
Collector Dr. Charles L. Metz (11/14/1885)
Expedition Peabody Museum Expedition (1885-1886)

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