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Object Number 2009.9.3171
Display Title Oyster shells
Descriptions
Inventory Description Oyster shells
Classification
  • Shell
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Massachusetts / Middlesex County / Cambridge / Harvard Yard
Intrasite H800 WF
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 4.7 x 4.2 x 0.3 cm (1 7/8 x 1 5/8 x 1/8 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object Oyster shell

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