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Object Number 86-51-10/80737
Display Title Shells
Descriptions
Inventory Description Faunal remain, oyster shells
Classification
  • Faunal Remain
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Maine / Lincoln County / <City> / Whaleback Shell heap
Intrasite Section 5-44; surface, 4 feet from
Additional Geographic Terms Damariscotta
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall (Measurement of largest): 19.7 × 11.8 × 6.9 cm (7 3/4 × 4 5/8 × 2 11/16 in.)
Quantity 3
Label on object 80737

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