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White shell fragments, possibly oyster shell
White shell fragments, possibly oyster shell
Object Number 980-3-10/107429
Display Title White shell fragments, possibly oyster shell
Descriptions
Inventory Description White shell fragments, possibly oyster shell
Classification
  • Fragment
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Massachusetts / Middlesex County / Cambridge / Harvard Yard / Wadsworth Gate
Intrasite Wadsworth Gate, unit 12, Southwest quadrant, feature 0, 0-5cm
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall (Measurements of largest): 3.8 × 2.3 × 0.5 cm (1 1/2 × 7/8 × 3/16 in.)
Quantity 10

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