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Bivalve shells, elongated shape, one has a hole
Bivalve shells, elongated shape, one has a hole
Object Number 06-1-10/69848
Display Title Bivalve shells, elongated shape, one has a hole
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, bivalve shells, elongated shape, one has a hole
Classification
  • Shell
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / New York / Jefferson County / Rodman / Heath
Intrasite Village; General diggings
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall (Measurement of one shell): 6 × 3.1 × 0.8 cm (2 3/8 × 1 1/4 × 5/16 in.)
Quantity 5
Label on object 69848

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