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Object Number 68-20-10/40111
Display Title Shells of venus
Descriptions
Inventory Description Faunal remains, clam shells
Classification
  • Faunal Remain
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Massachusetts / Plymouth County / East Wareham / Shell heap
Materials Clam shell
Dimensions Overall (Measurement of largest): 9.1 × 8.4 × 2.9 cm (3 9/16 × 3 5/16 × 1 1/8 in.)
Quantity 15
Label on object 40111

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