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Dried rat
Object Number 31-16-10/A7939
Display Title Dried rat
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, hide, whole dried rodent
Classification
  • Hide
  • Raw Material
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Utah / <County> / <City> / Site A 6-1; Well Cave
Additional Geographic Terms Vernal, north of; Ashley quadrangle; Ashley Creek
Materials Skin, Fur, Bone
Dimensions Overall: 18 x 4 x 3.1 cm (7 1/16 x 1 9/16 x 1 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object A7939
Provenance
Provenance Claflin-Emerson Expedition (1931)
Provenance Mr. Donald C. Scott (1931)

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