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Object Number
2005.1.101
Display Title
Shell, univalve, Pear whelk, Busycon carica
Descriptions
Object Description
Shell, univalve, Pear whelk, Busycon carica
Inventory Description
Shell, faunal remain, univalve, Pear whelk, Busycon carica
Classification
- Faunal Remain
Department
Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
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United States
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Massachusetts
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Barnstable County
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Falmouth
Additional Geographic Terms
Cape Cod
Materials
Shell
Dimensions
Overall: 20.6 x 9.6 x 11.7 cm (8 1/8 x 3 3/4 x 4 5/8 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
2005.1.101; Filgur carica/ common on southern shore of Cape Cod/pickec up on bea
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