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Spiral shell
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Object Number 87-24-10/43862
Display Title Spiral shell
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, shell faunal remain, broken
Classification
  • Faunal Remain
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Kentucky / Mason County
Additional Geographic Terms Maysville, 9 1/2 miles from; Licking Lee's Creek; Fox's Field
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 14.9 x 6 x 5.2 cm (5 7/8 x 2 3/8 x 2 1/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 43862 / Fox's

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