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Pieces of worked unio shells
Pieces of worked unio shells
Object Number 86-32-10/A678
Display Title Pieces of worked unio shells
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, worked shells, two with perforations in center, one cut lengthwise
Classification
  • Utilized Shell
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Ohio / Hamilton County / Anderson Township / Turner Group; Ohio State Site # 33HA 26
Intrasite Mound 1; General diggings
Additional Geographic Terms South bank of Little Miami River, 8 miles from junction with Ohio River
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall (Measurement of largest): 6.2 × 3.6 × 1.2 cm (2 7/16 × 1 7/16 × 1/2 in.)
Quantity 3
Label on object A-678
Provenance
Collector Dr. Charles L. Metz (1886)
Collector Peabody Museum Expedition (1886)

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