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Object Number 86-51-10/80784
Display Title Shells
Descriptions
Inventory Description 2 oyster shells
Classification
  • Faunal Remain
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Maine / Lincoln County / <City> / Whaleback Shell heap
Intrasite Section 7-43; surface, 4 feet from
Additional Geographic Terms Damariscotta
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall (Measurement of larger): 15.3 × 7.9 × 2 cm (6 × 3 1/8 × 13/16 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 80784

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