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Image Not Available for Piece of Turtle Shell.
Piece of Turtle Shell.
Image Not Available for Piece of Turtle Shell.
Object Number 81-40-10/25072
Display Title Piece of Turtle Shell.
Descriptions
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Ohio / Hamilton County / Madisonville
Intrasite Ashpits
Additional Geographic Terms Anderson Township

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