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Shell
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Object Number 01-34-10/60806.1
Display Title Shell
Descriptions
Object Description Shell
Inventory Description Faunal remain, shell
Classification
  • Faunal Remain
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Massachusetts / Norfolk County / Quincy / Squantum Shell heap
Additional Geographic Terms Squantum, east side
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 1.5 x 1.4 x 1 cm (9/16 x 9/16 x 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1

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Faunal Remain
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Faunal Remain
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Faunal Remain
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Faunal Remain
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Faunal Remain
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Faunal Remain
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Faunal Remain
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Faunal Remain
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Faunal Remain
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Faunal Remain
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