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Object Number 86-51-10/81049
Display Title Shells
Descriptions
Object Description Quahaug shells
Inventory Description Faunal remain, clam shells with samples removed
Classification
  • Faunal Remain
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Maine / Lincoln County / <City> / Whaleback Shell heap
Intrasite Surface, 6 feet from
Additional Geographic Terms Damariscotta
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall (Measurement of largest): 8.8 × 10.5 × 2.5 cm (3 7/16 × 4 1/8 × 1 in.)
Quantity 3
Label on object 81049

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