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Object Number
82-61-10/29090.1
Display Title
Shell, faunal remain
Descriptions
Inventory Description
Shell, faunal remain, bivalve, common oyster, one half, flaking
Classification
- Faunal Remain
Department
Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
/
Maine
/
Lincoln County
/
Newcastle
/
Great Oyster?; Whaleback?; Great Oyster Heap
Intrasite
about 4 feet from surface
Additional Geographic Terms
Damariscotta River; Damariscotta side
Materials
Shell
Dimensions
Overall: 19.3 x 6.6 x 1.5 cm (7 5/8 x 2 5/8 x 9/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
29090
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