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Object Number
974-24-10/52471.1
Display Title
Metal
Descriptions
Inventory Description
Metal, iron nail and unid. fragments
Classification
- Nail
Department
Archaeological
Date
18th century - 19th century
Culture
- Historic Period
- American
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
/
Massachusetts
/
Suffolk County
/
Boston
/
Ft. Independence
Intrasite
Structure A; W30; W55; Pit. SE corner
Additional Geographic Terms
Castle Island
Materials
Iron
Dimensions
Overall: 3 x 2.5 x 1.4 cm (1 3/16 x 1 x 9/16 in.)
Quantity
7
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