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Organic, shell fragment, possibly worked
Organic, shell fragment, possibly worked
Object Number 11-10-10/A4315
Display Title Organic, shell fragment, possibly worked
Descriptions
Object Description Fragment of ([no entry]) shell.
Inventory Description Organic, shell fragment, possibly worked
Classification
  • Faunal Remain
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Ohio / Hamilton County / Madisonville
Intrasite Trench H; Ashpit 9
Additional Geographic Terms Little Miami Valley; Anderson Township
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 6.7 × 2.4 × 2.3 cm (2 5/8 × 15/16 × 7/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object A4315
Provenance
Provenance Bruce W. Merwin (1911)
Provenance Raymond E. Merwin (1911)
Provenance Peabody Museum Expedition (1911)

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Faunal Remain
Faunal Remain
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Utilized bone
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