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Plain creamware basal and body sherds, including 1 handle fragment
Plain creamware basal and body sherds, including 1 handle fragment
Object Number 973-27-10/52336
Display Title Plain creamware basal and body sherds, including 1 handle fragment
Descriptions
Object Description Plain creamware basal and body sherds, inc. 1 handle fragment
Inventory Description Ceramic, pearlware and ironstone vessel fragments including body and base sherds
Classification
  • Body
  • 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 Ceramic , Pearlware
Dimensions Overall (Measurements of largest): 1.5 × 7.4 × 5.7 cm (9/16 × 2 15/16 × 2 1/4 in.)
Quantity 20
Label on object 973-27-10/52336; 10/52336
Provenance
Provenance Dr. William Bond (1973)

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