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The Nan A. Rothschild Research Center
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The Nan A. Rothschild Research Center
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Clam Shell

Archaeological Details

  • Dimensions

    Weight 15.3 gr

  • Animals/objects

    Clam (Bivalvia)

  • Material

    Shell

  • Context

    777-1-2

  • Forms

    Fragment

Excavation Site

Snug Harbor Cultural Center

Staten Island, Snug Harbor Cultural Center

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Part of Project

    • Snug Harbor Cultural Center, Staten Island, NY (1985)

      May 1985 - July 1985

      Testing in a portion of the former grounds of Sailors' Snug Harbor found significant archaeological resources in the vicinity of the Matron's Cottage. Sailors' Snug Harbor served aged and sick seaman from 1833-1976 as one of the first ...

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    • SH_ST38L1_Stoneware_A

Part of Context

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