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Large oyster heap on Damariscotta River, west side.
Large oyster heap on Damariscotta River, west side.
Object Number 2004.29.881
Display Title Large oyster heap on Damariscotta River, west side.
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: "Maine. (Damariscotta) / Large oyster heap on Damariscotta River, West side. The white masses on the banks are oyster shells, heaps about 15 ft high. 1884."
Keywords
  • Archaeological
  • Worked and Unspecified Material
Subject
  • Shell heap
Department Photographic
Date 1884
Culture
  • Northeast
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Maine / Lincoln County / Damariscotta
Materials Albumen print adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 8.89 x 15.88 cm (3 1/2 x 6 1/4 in.)

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