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Object Number 2004.29.975
Display Title Shell heap.
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: "Shell heap, North Truro, Cape Cod. Explored Apr. 1891."
Keywords
  • Archaeological
  • Worked and Unspecified Material
Subject
  • Shell heap
Department Photographic
Date 1891
Culture
  • Northeast
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Massachusetts / Barnstable County / Truro
Dimensions Overall: 15.24 x 20.32 cm (6 x 8 in.)

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