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Object Number 973-27-10/52335
Display Title Plainware sherds, rims, sides and bases
Descriptions
Object Description Plainware sherds, rims, sides and bases
Inventory Description Ceramic, undecorated creamware sherds, including body fragments, two base fragments, two rims (flatware), a pouring spout (from a sauceboat or pitcher) and two ridged teapot spout fragments
Classification
  • Body
  • Rim
  • Base
Department Archaeological
Date 18th century - 19th century
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Massachusetts / Middlesex County / Cambridge / Harvard Yard
Intrasite Pusey Library Site
Additional Geographic Terms Harvard University
Materials Creamware
Dimensions Overall (Measurements of largest base fragment): 4.4 × 2.3 × 0.3 cm (1 3/4 × 7/8 × 1/8 in.)
Quantity 30
Label on object 10/52335; CAMBRIDGE, MASS.
Provenance
Provenance Dr. William Bond (1973)

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