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Sherds of glass lampshade probably belonging to kerosene lamp
Sherds of glass lampshade probably belonging to kerosene lamp
Object Number 974-36-10/52360
Display Title Sherds of glass lampshade probably belonging to kerosene lamp
Descriptions
Object Description Sherds of glass lampshade probably belonging to kerosene lamp
Inventory Description Milk glass fragments
Classification
  • Fragment
Department Archaeological
Date 1910-1960
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Massachusetts / Middlesex County / Cambridge / Harvard Yard
Intrasite Hunt-Canaday Hall Site
Additional Geographic Terms Harvard University
Materials Glass
Dimensions Overall (Measurement of largest): 5.2 × 3.9 × 0.2 cm (2 1/16 × 1 9/16 × 1/16 in.)
Quantity 13
Label on object 974-36-10/52360
Provenance
Provenance Unknown (1974)

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