Unmodified Shell Item Number: 45KI765/P14-41 from the The Burke: University of Washington

Description

Three unmodified clam shell fragments, two complete and one partial. One appears bleached by sun or external factors. Brown discoloration on interior and exterior. White discoloration on interior of shells. L. Penttila 4/1/2010

Dimension Details

Dimensions given are of largest object. Dimensions of smaller 4.1 g whole shell are L: 1.36"; W: 1.25". Dimensions of 4.5 g fragmented shell are L: 1.78"; W: 1.03".

Collection Owner

Owned by The Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture

Geographical Search Terms

King County North America Northwest Coast Puget Sound Washington State Western United States Western Washington

Credit Line

Washington State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation

Item History

What

Name
Unmodified Shell
Identification Number
45KI765/P14-41
Type of Item
unmodified shell
Material
clam shell
Overall
length 4.5974 cm, width 3.81 cm, height 0.0 cm, diameter 0.0 cm, circumference 0.0 cm, weight 7.4 g

Who

Field Collector
Inc. AMEC Earth and Environmental

Where

Holding Institution
The Burke: University of Washington

When

Collection Date
on November 8, 2005

Other

Accession Number
2008-177
Classification
Site Type: Historic Debris Scatter/ConcentrationSite Type: Historic Object(s)
Collection
Burke Museum Archaeology Collection
Object Count
3
Excavated By
Rooke, Lara
Site Number
45-KI-765
Unit
Area P14
Object Category
Shell
Object Sub Category
Shell, Unmodified