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Image Not Available for Iron hinges and other iron fragments.
Iron hinges and other iron fragments.
Image Not Available for Iron hinges and other iron fragments.
Object Number 974-24-10/52434
Display Title Iron hinges and other iron fragments.
Descriptions
Inventory Description Metal, iron hinge and 2 sardine keys, corroded
Classification
  • Miscellaneous
Department Archaeological
Date 18th century - 19th century
Culture
  • Euro-American
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Massachusetts / Suffolk County / Boston / Ft. Independence
Intrasite North grid area; N140; W160; Rut fill
Additional Geographic Terms Castle Island
Materials Iron
Dimensions Overall: 22.4 x 10.3 x 0.4 cm (8 13/16 x 4 1/16 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity 3
Provenance
Provenance William A. Turnbaugh Ph.D. (1974)

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