7 halves of oyster shells; 4 oyster shell fragments; 3 quahog shell fragments

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Object Number 977-54-10/57890

Display Title 7 halves of oyster shells; 4 oyster shell fragments; 3 quahog shell fragments

Descriptions

Object Description 7 halves of oyster shells, 4 oyster shell fragments, 3 quahog shell fragments.

Department Archaeological

Culture

Prehistoric Period

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

North America / United States / Massachusetts / Plymouth County / Mattapoisett / Mattapoisett Phase II

Intrasite Area c; test pit 3

Provenance

Provenance Institute for Conservation Archaeology, Harvard University (1977)

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