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Image Not Available for Conch shells.
Conch shells.
Image Not Available for Conch shells.
Object Number 74-26-10/12582
Display Title Conch shells.
Descriptions
Object Description Worked shell.
Inventory Description Organic, shell, utilized
Classification
  • Utilized Shell
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Florida / Volusia County
Additional Geographic Terms Lake Beresford
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 18.5 x 10.6 x 0.8 cm (7 5/16 x 4 3/16 x 5/16 in.)
Quantity 5
Label on object 12582 Lake Beresford

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