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Object Number 76-46-10/10361
Display Title Shells
Descriptions
Inventory Description Shells including clam and moon whelk, some of the clam shells have holes drilled through center
Classification
  • Shell
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Massachusetts / Essex County / Marblehead / Shell heap
Intrasite Grave i
Additional Geographic Terms Wyman's Crossing
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 11.2 × 8.8 × 3.2 cm (4 7/16 × 3 7/16 × 1 1/4 in.)
Quantity 17
Label on object 10361

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