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Object Number 987-22-10/100140
Display Title Musket ball and French grey gunflint, wedge-shaped
Descriptions
Inventory Description Metal, arms, ammunition, musket ball, and wedge-shaped gun flint
Classification
  • Ammunition
Department Archaeological
Date 1630-1770
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Massachusetts / Middlesex County / Cambridge / Harvard Yard
Materials Metal, Stone
Dimensions Overall: 1.7 x 1.6 x 1.6 cm (11/16 x 5/8 x 5/8 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object H86-7; 987-22-10/100140
Provenance
Collector Dr. John D. Stubbs (06/1984-08/17/1987)
Collector Dr. Ian W. Brown (06/1984-08/17/1987)

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