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Object Number
974-24-10/52492B
Display Title
Cannonball, 32 cm. diameter
Descriptions
Inventory Description
Metal, iron cannon ball, perforated through center
Classification
- Ammunition
Department
Archaeological
Date
18th century - 19th century
Culture
- Euro-American
- Historic Period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
/
Massachusetts
/
Suffolk County
/
Boston
/
Fort Independence
Intrasite
Structure a; ca. north 50, west 35
Additional Geographic Terms
Castle Island
Materials
Iron
Dimensions
Overall: 9.9 x 9.9 x 9.9 cm (3 7/8 x 3 7/8 x 3 7/8 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
974-24-10/52492b
Provenance
Provenance
William A. Turnbaugh Ph.D.
(1974)
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