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Object Number 86-51-10/80730
Display Title Shells
Descriptions
Inventory Description Faunal remains, oyster shells
Classification
  • Faunal Remain
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Maine / Lincoln County / <City> / Whaleback Shell heap
Intrasite Section 6-44; surface, 4 feet from
Additional Geographic Terms Damariscotta
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall (Measurement of largest): 19.2 × 9 × 2.8 cm (7 9/16 × 3 9/16 × 1 1/8 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 80730

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