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Back of human skull.
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Object Number 2004.29.1106.3
Display Title Back of human skull.
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: "Nevada. (Virginia City) / Ophir Mine Skull. / 7638"
Keywords
  • Human Remains
  • Archaeological
Subject
  • Skull
Department Photographic
Date 1850-1899
Culture
  • Great Basin
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Nevada / Storey County / Virginia City
Materials Albumen print adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 5.08 x 7.62 cm (2 x 3 in.)

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