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Object Number 76-46-10/10327.1
Display Title Shells
Descriptions
Object Description Shells
Inventory Description Shell, faunal remain, bivalve, cockle, Laevicavdium elatum
Classification
  • Faunal Remain
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Massachusetts / Essex County / Lynn
Intrasite Shell heap
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 7.08 x 7 x 0.8 cm (2 13/16 x 2 3/4 x 5/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 10327

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Faunal Remain
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