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Wood, splinter
Object Number 2005.17.162
Display Title Wood, splinter
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, wood splinter, very small
Classification
  • Wood
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Northeast
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Massachusetts / Middlesex County / Cambridge / Harvard Yard / Massachusetts Hall
Intrasite H608 L4
Materials Wood
Dimensions Overall: 3.2 x 0.5 x 0.3 cm (1 1/4 x 3/16 x 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1

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Wood splinter
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Faunal Remain
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