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Shells
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Object Number 75-2-10/8223
Display Title Shells
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, shell faunal remains
Classification
  • Faunal Remain
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Kentucky / Edmonson County / <City> / Salt Cave
Additional Geographic Terms Mammoth Cave, 3 miles from
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 6.6 x 6 x 0.9 cm (2 5/8 x 2 3/8 x 3/8 in.)
Quantity 5
Label on object 8223

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