Shell, bivalve, Bittersweet, Glycymeris parilis Conrad

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Object Number 2005.1.55

Display Title Shell, bivalve, Bittersweet, Glycymeris parilis Conrad

Descriptions

Object Description Shell, bivalve, Bittersweet, Glycymeris parilis Conrad

Inventory Description Shell, faunal remain, bivalve, Bittersweet, Glycymeris parilis Conrad

Classification

Faunal Remain

Department Archaeological

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

North America / United States / Maryland / Calvert County / Lusby

Additional Geographic Terms Calvert Cliffs

Materials Shell

Dimensions Overall: 4.4 x 4.5 x 1.4 cm (1 3/4 x 1 3/4 x 9/16 in.)

Quantity 10

Label on object 2005.1.55

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