Fragment of natural sponge

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Object Number 2009.9.2423

Display Title Fragment of natural sponge

Descriptions

Inventory Description Piece of brown sponge

Classification

Floral Remain

Department Archaeological

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

North America / United States / Massachusetts / Middlesex County / Cambridge / Harvard Yard

Intrasite H801 L5

Materials Sponge

Dimensions Overall: 5.85 x 3.23 x 0.68 cm (2 5/16 x 1 1/4 x 1/4 in.)

Quantity 2

Label on object Piece of brown sponge

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