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Shell.
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Object Number 74-26-10/12693
Display Title Shell.
Descriptions
Object Description Unio shell with hole in it.
Inventory Description Organic, shell, utilized, perforated
Classification
  • Utilized Shell
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Florida / Seminole County / <City> / Shell field
Additional Geographic Terms St. John's River; Lake We Kiva
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 7.3 x 3.7 x 1.2 cm (2 7/8 x 1 7/16 x 1/2 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 12693
Provenance
Collector Dr. Jeffries Wyman (1860-1873)
Expedition Peabody Museum Expedition (1860-1873)

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