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Object Number 987-22-10/110171
Display Title Bone fragments, likely fish
Descriptions
Inventory Description Bone fragments, likely fish
Classification
  • Faunal Remain
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Massachusetts / Middlesex County / Cambridge / Harvard Yard
Intrasite Old Yard, H104-9, Level 9, 140-150cmbd
Materials Bone
Dimensions Overall (Measurements of largest): 1.8 × 0.3 × 0.2 cm (11/16 × 1/8 × 1/16 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object H104-9

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Faunal Remain
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Bone
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Faunal Remain
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Faunal Remain
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Faunal Remain
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Faunal Remain
Faunal Remain
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Faunal Remain
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Faunal Remain
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Faunal Remain
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Faunal Remain
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