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Object Number
2004.29.1345.14
Display Title
Human femur from Trenton
Descriptions
Object Description
Written on board: "New Jersey. / The Trenton femur. The pieces on right and left show corresponding internal parts of a mound femur. / [verso] The Trenton femur is centre, showing internal structure. The pieces on right and left show corresponding portions of a left femur from a mound in Illinois, Am. Mus. 20/2202. The Trenton Femur is from the left leg."
Keywords
- Archaeological
- Human Remains
Subject
- Femur
Department
Photographic
Culture
- Northeast
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
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United States
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New Jersey
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Mercer County
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Trenton
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