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Oyster shell fragments, heavily degraded
Oyster shell fragments, heavily degraded
Object Number 2017.5.100
Display Title Oyster shell fragments, heavily degraded
Descriptions
Inventory Description Oyster shell fragments, heavily degraded
Classification
  • Fragment
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Massachusetts / Middlesex County / Cambridge / Harvard Yard
Intrasite Grays Hall South Survey, Test Unit 4, Level 3
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall (Measurements of largest): 3.4 × 2.6 × 0.4 cm (1 5/16 × 1 × 3/16 in.)
Quantity 10

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