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Object Number 2009.9.3161
Display Title 18th century metal print type
Descriptions
Inventory Description 18th century metal print type
Classification
  • Type
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Massachusetts / Middlesex County / Cambridge / Harvard Yard
Intrasite H800 WF
Materials Lead alloy
Dimensions Overall: 2 x 0.7 x 0.3 cm (13/16 x 1/4 x 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 18th century print type. The type for a "space."

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Type
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Type
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Type
Harvard Yard
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Type
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Type
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Metal type
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Type
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Image Not Available for Lead Print Type
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Lead alloy printing type, letter unidentified
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Type
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Type
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