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Shell
Object Number 86-51-10/80872
Display Title Shell
Descriptions
Object Description Quahaug shell
Inventory Description 1 shell
Classification
  • Faunal Remain
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Maine / Lincoln County / <City> / Whaleback Shell heap
Intrasite Section 12-37; surface, 7 feet from
Additional Geographic Terms Damariscotta
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 10.6 × 8.8 × 2.8 cm (4 3/16 × 3 7/16 × 1 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 80872

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