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Object Number 67-1-10/40155
Display Title Shell of crepidula fornicata
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, faunal remain, shells
Classification
  • Faunal Remain
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Massachusetts / Barnstable County / Cotuitport / Shell heap
Additional Geographic Terms Cape Cod
Materials Shells
Dimensions Overall (Measurement of largest): 4.2 × 2.9 × 2 cm (1 5/8 × 1 1/8 × 13/16 in.)
Quantity 3
Label on object 40155
Provenance
Collector Dr. Jeffries Wyman (1867)
Donor Donated by Dr. Jeffries Wyman (1867)

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