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Object Number 22-34-10/G3884
Display Title Shells
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, faunal remains, clam shells
Classification
  • Faunal Remain
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Maine / Hancock County / <City> / Shell heaps
Intrasite Shell heaps
Additional Geographic Terms Ingall's Island
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall (Measurement of largest): 10 × 6.5 × 2.1 cm (3 15/16 × 2 9/16 × 13/16 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object G3884
Provenance
Provenance Dr. Warren King Moorehead (?)

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