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Rectancular red ceramic boxes. use unknown. 1x0.5x0.25 in.
Rectancular red ceramic boxes. use unknown. 1x0.5x0.25 in.
Object Number 971-36-10/51519
Display Title Rectancular red ceramic boxes. use unknown. 1x0.5x0.25 in.
Descriptions
Inventory Description 24 rectangular hollow redware blocks
Classification
  • Sherd
Department Archaeological
Date late 19th century
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Massachusetts / Middlesex County / Cambridge / Bertoli residence
Additional Geographic Terms 196 Raymond Street
Materials Redware
Dimensions Overall (Measurement of largest): 1.9 × 1.5 × 0.9 cm (3/4 × 9/16 × 3/8 in.)
Quantity 24
Label on object 10/51519
Provenance
Provenance Leo Bertoli (1971)

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