Copper alloy round dome button with shank, intact, engraved with leaves, molded lettering on interor "R. H. GOLD / COLOR, lightly corroded

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Object Number 2011.14.602

Display Title Copper alloy round dome button with shank, intact, engraved with leaves, molded lettering on interor "R. H. GOLD / COLOR, lightly corroded

Descriptions

Inventory Description Copper alloy round dome button with shank, intact, engraved with leaves, molded lettering on interor "R. H. GOLD / COLOR, lightly corroded

Classification

Button

Department Archaeological

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

North America / United States / Massachusetts / Middlesex County / Cambridge / Harvard Yard

Intrasite H910 Level 5, 78-96cmbd

Materials Copper alloy

Dimensions Overall: 2 × 2 × 0.9 cm (13/16 × 13/16 × 3/8 in.)

Quantity 1

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