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Object Number
977-19-10/57786
Display Title
Mass of chalky white material. a very limely substance, probably whitewash or
Descriptions
Object Description
Mass of chalky white material. a very limely substance, probably whitewash or plaster of paris. 17.0 x 13.1 x 6.7 cm., 512.0 gm.
Department
Archaeological
Date
1880-1930?
Culture
- Historic Period?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
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United States
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Massachusetts
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Norfolk County
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Medfield
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Medfield sewer
Dimensions
Overall: 17 x 13.1 x 6.7 cm (6 11/16 x 5 3/16 x 2 5/8 in.)
Overall, Weight: 512 g (0.512 kg)
Provenance
Provenance
Institute for Conservation Archaeology, Harvard University
(?)
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