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Shell fragments, likely oyster
Shell fragments, likely oyster
Object Number 980-3-10/104612
Display Title Shell fragments, likely oyster
Descriptions
Inventory Description Shell fragments, likely oyster
Classification
  • Faunal Remain
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Massachusetts / Middlesex County / Cambridge / Harvard Yard / Wadsworth Gate
Intrasite Unit 14 eastern balk, 0-5cm
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall (Measurements of largest): 5.5 × 2 × 0.8 cm (2 3/16 × 13/16 × 5/16 in.)
Quantity 8
Label on object 92W.14P.0.1

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Fragment
Faunal Remain
Harvard Yard