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20th century wire nail with orange flagging tape attached, "N16W5" written on the tape
Image Not Available for 20th century wire nail with orange flagging tape attached, "N16W5" written on the tape
Object Number 2009.9.5215
Display Title 20th century wire nail with orange flagging tape attached, "N16W5" written on the tape
Descriptions
Inventory Description 20th century wire nail with orange flagging tape attached, "N16W5" written on the tape
Classification
  • Nail
  • Plastic
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Massachusetts / Middlesex County / Cambridge / Harvard Yard
Intrasite H800 9 cm
Materials Metal Plastic
Dimensions Overall: 10.4 x 3 x 0.9 cm (4 1/8 x 1 3/16 x 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1

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Harvard Yard
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Harvard Yard
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Textile
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Nail
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Harvard Yard
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Harvard Yard
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Harvard Yard
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Plastic
Harvard Yard
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Harvard Yard
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Harvard Yard
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Nail
Harvard Yard
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Harvard Yard
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Harvard Yard
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Plastic
Harvard Yard