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Plastic, chunks of platic, soft and gummy plastic
Plastic, chunks of platic, soft and gummy plastic
Object Number 2005.17.1752
Display Title Plastic, chunks of platic, soft and gummy plastic
Descriptions
Inventory Description Soft, gummy plastic chunks
Classification
  • Plastic
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Northeast
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Massachusetts / Middlesex County / Cambridge / Harvard Yard / Massachusetts Hall
Intrasite H608 L1
Materials Plastic
Quantity 3

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