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Object Number 13-67-10/88661
Display Title Boston harbor fish weir pieces
Descriptions
Object Description Flake and fragment of watteling: Boston harbor fish weir pieces
Inventory Description Organic, wood, fish weir fragments, various sizes
Classification
  • Tool
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Massachusetts / Suffolk County / Boston / Subway excavation
Materials Wood
Dimensions Overall: 31.5 x 2.5 x 1.7 cm (12 3/8 x 1 x 11/16 in.)
Quantity 3

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