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Object Number 33-62-10/1983
Display Title Apocynum (?) string
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, fiber, cordage
Classification
  • Cordage
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Great Basin
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Utah / <County> / <City> / Floating House Ruin
Intrasite Rubbish fill, over floor q, south side, cist c
Additional Geographic Terms Chinle Valley
Materials Fiber
Dimensions Overall: 6.2 x 0.3 x 0.3 cm (2 7/16 x 1/8 x 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 33-62-10/1983
Provenance
Provenance Dr. Douglas S. Byers (1933)
Provenance Floating House Expedition (1933)

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