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Shells and shell fragments
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Object Number 82-54-10/28366
Display Title Shells and shell fragments
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, faunal remains, shells and shell fragments, including clam, scallop, razor clam, whelk, and slipper shell
Classification
  • Faunal Remain
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Massachusetts / Plymouth County / Duxbury / Shell heap
Intrasite 18 in. deep, diameter 15 ft. 6 inches of soil over heap
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall (Measurement of scallop): 7 × 6.4 × 1.7 cm (2 3/4 × 2 1/2 × 11/16 in.)
Quantity 8
Label on object 28366

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