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Object Number 2012.1.4
Display Title Mussel? Shell
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, shell, mussel?, half shell, white and brown coloring, small
Classification
  • Shell
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / North Carolina / Madison County / <City> / Mound
Additional Geographic Terms Joy Creek
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 3.1 x 1.9 x 1.1 cm (1 1/4 x 3/4 x 7/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 2012.1.4

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