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Shells of limpet
Object Number 68-20-10/40116
Display Title Shells of limpet
Descriptions
Inventory Description Faunal remains, slipper shells
Classification
  • Faunal Remain
  • Body
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Massachusetts / Plymouth County / East Wareham / Shell heap
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 3.8 × 2.4 × 1.6 cm (1 1/2 × 15/16 × 5/8 in.)
Quantity 4
Label on object 40116
Provenance
Collector Dr. Jeffries Wyman (1868)
Donor Dr. Jeffries Wyman (1868)

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