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Shell fragments, possibly from oyster shells
Shell fragments, possibly from oyster shells
Object Number 2011.14.2883
Display Title Shell fragments, possibly from oyster shells
Descriptions
Inventory Description Shell fragments, possibly from oyster shells
Classification
  • Fragment
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Massachusetts / Middlesex County / Cambridge / Harvard Yard
Intrasite H901 Level 2
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall (Measurements of One): 1.5 × 1.6 × 0.9 cm (9/16 × 5/8 × 3/8 in.)
Quantity 3

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