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20th century colorless plastic pen cap
20th century colorless plastic pen cap
Object Number 2009.9.3500
Display Title 20th century colorless plastic pen cap
Descriptions
Inventory Description 20th century colorless plastic pen cap
Classification
  • Cap
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Massachusetts / Middlesex County / Cambridge / Harvard Yard
Intrasite H807 L2
Materials Plastic
Dimensions Overall: 2 x 0.7 x 0.7 cm (13/16 x 1/4 x 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1

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Plastic
Textile
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Twine
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20th century plastic debris
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Harvard Yard
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