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Object Number
974-24-10/52481.2
Display Title
Pottery, china, nails
Descriptions
Inventory Description
Metal, brass buttons, impressed floral design, loop on back
Classification
- Button
Department
Archaeological
Date
18th century - 19th century
Culture
- American
- Colonial Period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
/
Massachusetts
/
Suffolk County
/
Boston
/
Fort Independence
Intrasite
Structure a; north 45, west 70; level 2-3
Additional Geographic Terms
Castle Island
Materials
Brass, Metal
Dimensions
Overall: 1.1 x 1.1 x 0.5 cm (7/16 x 7/16 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity
3
Label on object
N45 W70
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