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Metal alloy latch handle for a sash window lock
Metal alloy latch handle for a sash window lock
Object Number 2014.14.1226
Display Title Metal alloy latch handle for a sash window lock
Descriptions
Inventory Description Metal alloy latch handle for a sash window lock
Classification
  • Latch
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Massachusetts / Middlesex County / Cambridge / Harvard Yard
Intrasite Topsoil 0-50
Materials Metal
Dimensions Overall: 5.7 × 0.7 × 0.6 cm (2 1/4 × 1/4 × 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1

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