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Shell
Object Number 86-51-10/80805
Display Title Shell
Descriptions
Object Description Quahaug shell
Inventory Description Faunal remain, clam shell
Classification
  • Faunal Remain
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Maine / Lincoln County / <City> / Whaleback Shell heap
Intrasite Section 3-46; surface, 4 feet from
Additional Geographic Terms Damariscotta
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 10.4 × 9.6 × 2.5 cm (4 1/8 × 3 3/4 × 1 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 80805

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