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Object Number 81-60-10/26019
Display Title Stone birdstone
Descriptions
Object Description Birdstone
Inventory Description Bird stone, ground stone, one end flat, other end tapered, perforated
Classification
  • Bird Stone
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Maryland / Dorchester County
Additional Geographic Terms Church Creek
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 16.2 x 4 x 3.5 cm (6 3/8 x 1 9/16 x 1 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 26.019

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