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Object Number 974-24-10/52425
Display Title Almost complete chamberpot of creamware
Descriptions
Inventory Description Historic ceramic, pearlware, lip
Classification
  • Complete Vessel
Department Archaeological
Date 18th century - 19th century
Culture
  • American
  • Colonial Period
  • Post-Colonial Period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Massachusetts / Suffolk County / Boston / Fort Independence
Intrasite N40 W65; Structure A; Level 2-3
Additional Geographic Terms Castle Island
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 14 x 21 cm (5 1/2 x 8 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 974-24-10/52425
Provenance
Provenance William A. Turnbaugh Ph.D. (1974)

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