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Object Number 64-39-10/44873.1
Display Title 4 oyster shells
Descriptions
Inventory Description 4 oyster shells
Classification
  • Shell
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / South Carolina / Allendale County / <City> / Groton Plantation
North America / United States / South Carolina / Hampton County / <City> / Groton Plantation
Intrasite GR-1/14/BII - Rabbit Mount
Additional Geographic Terms Allendale-Hampton County Line
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall (Dimension of one): 10.9 × 6.4 × 2.9 cm (4 5/16 × 2 1/2 × 1 1/8 in.)
Quantity 4
Label on object 64-39-10/44873.1

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