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Coal and charcoal
Object Number 2009.9.1895
Display Title Coal and charcoal
Descriptions
Inventory Description Coal and charcoal pieces
Classification
  • Coal/clinker
  • Charcoal
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Massachusetts / Middlesex County / Cambridge / Harvard Yard
Intrasite H805 L8
Materials Coal Charcoal
Dimensions Overall: 1.74 x 0.92 x 0.86 cm (11/16 x 3/8 x 5/16 in.)
Quantity 6

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