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Shell fragments, 1 intact oyster shell, 1 unidentified shell fragment
Shell fragments, 1 intact oyster shell, 1 unidentified shell fragment
Object Number 980-24-10/100728
Display Title Shell fragments, 1 intact oyster shell, 1 unidentified shell fragment
Descriptions
Inventory Description Shell fragments, 1 intact oyster shell, 1 unidentified shell fragment
Classification
  • Faunal Remain
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Massachusetts / Middlesex County / Cambridge / Harvard Yard
Intrasite ?E-10, 28?-32
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall (Measurements of largest): 7.9 × 4.7 × 0.7 cm (3 1/8 × 1 7/8 × 1/4 in.)
Quantity 2

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