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Organic shell pin
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Object Number 985-27-10/65779
Display Title Organic shell pin
Descriptions
Object Description Sherds
Inventory Description Organic, shell pin
Classification
  • Pin
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Georgia / Richmond County
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 2.9 x 1.7 x 1.4 cm (1 1/8 x 11/16 x 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 23201
Provenance
Collector William H. Claflin, Jr. (1985)
Donor William H. Claflin, Jr. (1985)

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