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One blue shell edge pearlware rim sherd; one molded pearlware base sherd
One blue shell edge pearlware rim sherd; one molded pearlware base sherd
Object Number 2008.22.40
Display Title One blue shell edge pearlware rim sherd; one molded pearlware base sherd
Descriptions
Inventory Description One blue shell edge pearlware rim sherd; one molded pearlware base sherd
Classification
  • Base
  • Rim
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Massachusetts / Middlesex County / Cambridge / Harvard Yard
Intrasite Wadsworth, H401 All 0-100cm, Dogwood transplant hole #2
Materials Pearlware
Dimensions Overall (Largest sherd): 3.2 × 2.7 × 0.2 cm (1 1/4 × 1 1/16 × 1/16 in.)
Quantity 2

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