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Slate pencil fragment and rectangular lead-coated iron rod
Slate pencil fragment and rectangular lead-coated iron rod
Object Number 2009.9.3912
Display Title Slate pencil fragment and rectangular lead-coated iron rod
Descriptions
Inventory Description Slate pencil fragment and rectangular lead-coated iron rod
Classification
  • Miscellaneous
  • Stone
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Massachusetts / Middlesex County / Cambridge / Harvard Yard
Intrasite H803 L5
Materials Metal Slate
Dimensions Overall: 4.6 x 0.4 x 0.4 cm (1 13/16 x 3/16 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity 4
Label on object Pieces of undiagnosed thin metal

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