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Object Number
974-24-10/52473
Display Title
Shell casing.
Descriptions
Inventory Description
Metal, brass shotgun shell casing
Classification
- Ammunition
Department
Archaeological
Date
18th century - 19th century
Culture
- American
- Historic Period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
/
Massachusetts
/
Suffolk County
/
Boston
/
Ft. Independence
Intrasite
Structure A; W45; W60; Level 1
Additional Geographic Terms
Castle Island
Materials
Brass
Dimensions
Overall: 5.3 x 1.5 x 1.5 cm (2 1/16 x 9/16 x 9/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
974-24-10/52473
Provenance
Provenance
William A. Turnbaugh Ph.D.
(1974)
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