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Object Number 975-6-10/52969A
Display Title Barbwire, consisting of 2 pieces attached together with coil
Descriptions
Object Description A. barbwire, consisting of 2 pieces attached together with coil. b. single strand of barbwire, with coil attachment, top and bottom.
Inventory Description Barbwire, consisting of 2 pieces attached together with coil
Classification
  • Wire
Department Archaeological
Date Late 19th Century
Culture
  • Historic Period
  • American
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Massachusetts / Norfolk County / Wellesley
Additional Geographic Terms 103 Old Colony Road; home of Peabody Museum Director
Materials Iron
Dimensions Overall (Measured folded together): 3.6 x 46 x 3.2 cm (1 7/16 x 18 1/8 x 1 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 975-6-10/52969a
Provenance
Provenance Dr. Stephen Williams (1974)

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