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Worked shells, "busycon carica"
Worked shells, "busycon carica"
Object Number 29-1-10/A6289
Display Title Worked shells, "busycon carica"
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, shells, utilized
Classification
  • Utilized Shell
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Florida / Brevard County / Melbourne
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 11.3 x 8.9 x 5.5 cm (4 7/16 x 3 1/2 x 2 3/16 in.)
Quantity 38
Label on object A6289
Provenance
Provenance C. P. Singleton (1926?)

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