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House I, Room 2 -- roof adobe, interior surface showing impression of willow thatch; part of broken stove disc (roof entrance cover)
House I, Room 2 -- roof adobe, interior surface showing impression of willow thatch; part of broken stove disc (roof entrance cover)
Object Number 2005.3.204.18
Display Title House I, Room 2 -- roof adobe, interior surface showing impression of willow thatch; part of broken stove disc (roof entrance cover)
Descriptions
Subject
  • Archaeology
  • Dwelling
  • House
Department Photographic
Date 6/3/1937
Artist Dr. John P. Gillin
Culture
  • Great Basin
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Utah / Piute County / Marysvale / Marysvale 7
Intrasite House I; room 2
Dimensions Overall: 3.5 cm (1 3/8 in.)

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