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Shell
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Object Number 84-73-10/37018
Display Title Shell
Descriptions
Object Description Limpet shell.
Inventory Description Shell
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Maine / Knox County / Long Island / Shell heap
Additional Geographic Terms Hungry Island, south of; Friendship; Long Island, northeast side
Quantity 1

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Utilized Shell
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Image Not Available for Shell
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Faunal Remain
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Faunal Remain
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Ornament
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Utilized Shell
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Faunal Remain
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Faunal Remain
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Faunal Remain
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Shell
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