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Worked bivalve shells, three perforated
Worked bivalve shells, three perforated
Object Number 63-4-10/50047
Display Title Worked bivalve shells, three perforated
Descriptions
Inventory Description Worked bivalve shells, three perforated
Classification
  • Utilized Shell
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Ohio / Hamilton County / Anderson Township / Turpin Archaeological District
Intrasite General diggings
Additional Geographic Terms Little Miami Valley; Anderson Township; Newton, near
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall (Measurements of largest): 9.9 × 8.4 × 1.7 cm (3 7/8 × 3 5/16 × 11/16 in.)
Quantity 4
Label on object 63-4-10/50047
Provenance
Provenance Dr. Charles L. Metz (1880-1890)
Provenance Peabody Museum Expedition (1880-1890)

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Triangular Projectile Point
Ovate Projectile Point
Rim
Faunal Remain
Utilized Shell
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Utilized Shell
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