Early machine cut nail with handmade head (c. 1790-1820s)

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Object Number 2011.14.1986

Display Title Early machine cut nail with handmade head (c. 1790-1820s)

Descriptions

Inventory Description Early machine cut nail with handmade head (c. 1790-1820s)

Classification

Nail

Department Archaeological

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

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

Intrasite H911 Level 10

Materials Metal

Dimensions Overall: 4.8 x 1.3 x 1.1 cm (1 7/8 x 1/2 x 7/16 in.)

Quantity 1

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