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Object Number
84-73-10/36901
Display Title
Shells and fragments
Descriptions
Object Description
Oyster shells and ashes.
Inventory Description
Shells and fragments
Department
Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
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United States
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Maine
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Lincoln County
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Newcastle
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Great Oyster?; Whaleback?
Intrasite
Bottom; 32 inches from edge
Additional Geographic Terms
Damariscotta; Damariscotta River, east side
Quantity
1 bag
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