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Object Number
86-21-10/38994
Display Title
Shells
Descriptions
Inventory Description
Shells and shell fragments, including oyster, whelk, and slipper
Classification
- Shell
Department
Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
/
Massachusetts
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Barnstable County
/
Cotuit
/
Shell heap
Intrasite
Surface, 10 - 16 inches below
Materials
Shell
Dimensions
Overall (Measurement of largest): 10 × 6.5 × 1.2 cm (3 15/16 × 2 9/16 × 1/2 in.)
Quantity
3
Label on object
38994
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