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Object Number 2004.24.6297B
Display Title Basket found in old Gay Head Indian's house. Old NE type
Descriptions
Subject
  • Basket
  • Personal Gear
  • Container
  • Artifact
Department Photographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Massachusetts
Additional Geographic Terms Martha's Vineyard: Gay Head
Dimensions Overall: 15.24 x 20.32 cm (6 x 8 in.)

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