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Shell fragment, likely oyster, heavily corroded
Shell fragment, likely oyster, heavily corroded
Object Number 992-9-10/94695
Display Title Shell fragment, likely oyster, heavily corroded
Descriptions
Inventory Description Shell fragment, likely oyster, heavily corroded
Classification
  • Faunal Remain
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Massachusetts / Middlesex County / Cambridge / Harvard Yard
Intrasite H348; surface, near Holden Chapel
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 4.4 × 1.9 × 1 cm (1 3/4 × 3/4 × 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1

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