Shells of limpet

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Object Number 68-20-10/40116

Display Title Shells of limpet

Descriptions

Inventory Description Faunal remains, slipper shells

Classification

Faunal Remain

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

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