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Object Number 99-30-10/56386
Display Title Rubbing stones, fragments
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ground stone abrading? stones, one is flat and ovoid with smooth surfaces both sides, fragments
Classification
  • Abrading Stone
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Massachusetts / Middlesex County / Arlington / John Sajamore's Indian village
Additional Geographic Terms Alewife Brook and Mystic River, junction of; Goat Acre
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall (Measurement of larger): 10 × 3.5 × 1.2 cm (3 15/16 × 1 3/8 × 1/2 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 56386; Goat Acre Arlington. / Mass Feb# 12. 189#.; Goat acre

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