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Object Number
975-6-10/52969A
Display Title
Barbwire, consisting of 2 pieces attached together with coil
Descriptions
Object Description
A. barbwire, consisting of 2 pieces attached together with coil. b. single strand of barbwire, with coil attachment, top and bottom.
Inventory Description
Barbwire, consisting of 2 pieces attached together with coil
Classification
- Wire
Department
Archaeological
Date
Late 19th Century
Culture
- American
- Historic Period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
/
Massachusetts
/
Norfolk County
/
Wellesley
Additional Geographic Terms
103 Old Colony Road; home of Peabody Museum Director
Materials
Iron
Dimensions
Overall (Measured folded together): 3.6 x 46 x 3.2 cm (1 7/16 x 18 1/8 x 1 1/4 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
975-6-10/52969a
Provenance
Provenance
Dr. Stephen Williams
(1974)
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