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20th century iron nail with fragments of yellow vinyl attached near head
20th century iron nail with fragments of yellow vinyl attached near head
Object Number 2009.9.4704
Display Title 20th century iron nail with fragments of yellow vinyl attached near head
Descriptions
Inventory Description Rusted 20th century metal nail
Classification
  • Nail
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Massachusetts / Middlesex County / Cambridge / Harvard Yard
Intrasite H804 WF
Materials Metal
Dimensions Overall: 9.35 x 0.98 x 0.98 cm (3 11/16 x 3/8 x 3/8 in.)
Quantity 15

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