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Image Not Available for Stone core from reed drilling.
Stone core from reed drilling.
Image Not Available for Stone core from reed drilling.
Object Number 29-78-10/A7529
Display Title Stone core from reed drilling.
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ground stone cylinder, drill[?]
Classification
  • Ground Stone
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Georgia / Columbia County / <City> / Stalling's Island Mound; Georgia state #9CB1
Intrasite General diggings
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 3.2 x 0.5 cm (1 1/4 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object A7529
Provenance
Provenance Cornelius Burton (Burt) Cosgrove Sr. (1929)
Provenance Harriet S. Cosgrove (1929)
Provenance Peabody-Claflin Expedition (1929)

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