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Metal ornament with molded diamond design and initials "J W D" engraved on front, evidence of welding on the back
Metal ornament with molded diamond design and initials "J W D" engraved on front, evidence of welding on the back
Object Number 2009.9.3772
Display Title Metal ornament with molded diamond design and initials "J W D" engraved on front, evidence of welding on the back
Descriptions
Inventory Description Personal metal ornament, rectangular, initials "J W D" on on half one side, designs in relief on other half
Classification
  • Ornament
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Massachusetts / Middlesex County / Cambridge / Harvard Yard
Intrasite H809 L1
Materials Metal
Dimensions Overall: 1 x 2.3 x 0.2 cm (3/8 x 7/8 x 1/16 in.)
Quantity 1

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