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Object Number 2009.9.4888
Display Title 20th century pink plastic flagging tape
Descriptions
Inventory Description Plastic pink flagging tape, 20th century
Classification
  • Plastic
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Massachusetts / Middlesex County / Cambridge / Harvard Yard
Intrasite H801 WF
Materials Plastic
Dimensions Overall: 12.5 x 2.6 x 0.01 cm (4 15/16 x 1)
Quantity 1
Label on object Pink caution tape, trash

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Organic
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Twine
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Harvard Yard
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Harvard Yard
20th century plastic debris
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Plastic
Harvard Yard
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Plastic
Harvard Yard
20th century plastic debris
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Plastic
Harvard Yard
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Plastic
Harvard Yard
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Plastic
Harvard Yard