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Object Number 68-20-10/40117
Display Title Shells, fragments, five species
Descriptions
Inventory Description Faunal remains, shells and shell fragments including oyster, razor clam, and mussel
Classification
  • Faunal Remain
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Massachusetts / Plymouth County / East Wareham / Shell heap
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall (Measurement of longest): 6.8 × 1.5 × 0.5 cm (2 11/16 × 9/16 × 3/16 in.)
Quantity 7
Label on object 40117

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