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Studio shot of implements from shell heap
Studio shot of implements from shell heap
Object Number 39-9-10/100553.1.8
Display Title Studio shot of implements from shell heap
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: "Algonquian (Niantic) / Rhode Island / Shell Heaps"
Keywords
  • Archaeological
  • Worked and Unspecified Material
Subject
  • Shell heap
Department Photographic
Date 1900-1939
Culture
  • Northeast
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Rhode Island
Materials Gelatin silver print adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 19.05 x 24.13 cm (7 1/2 x 9 1/2 in.)
Provenance
Donor Donated by Prof. Charles C. Willoughby

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