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Object Number 86-51-10/80874
Display Title Shells
Descriptions
Object Description Oyster shells
Inventory Description 25 oyster shells and fragments
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 (Measurement of largest): 22.5 × 7.1 × 1.5 cm (8 7/8 × 2 13/16 × 9/16 in.)
Quantity 25
Label on object 80874

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