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Shell fragment, likely oyster
Shell fragment, likely oyster
Object Number 987-22-10/104433
Display Title Shell fragment, likely oyster
Descriptions
Inventory Description Shell fragment, likely oyster
Classification
  • Fragment
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Massachusetts / Middlesex County / Cambridge / Harvard Yard
Intrasite Old Yard, H88-12
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 30.4 × 2.7 × 0.3 cm (11 15/16 × 1 1/16 × 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object H88-12

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