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Object Number 2009.9.3234
Display Title Charcoal and anthracite coal
Descriptions
Inventory Description Charcoal pieces
Classification
  • Coal/clinker
  • Charcoal
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Massachusetts / Middlesex County / Cambridge / Harvard Yard
Intrasite H805 L6
Materials Charcoal Coal
Dimensions Overall: 3.7 x 2.5 x 0.5 cm (1 7/16 x 1 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity 15

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Faunal Remain
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Faunal Remain
Coal/clinker
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