Metal, 19th century printing type piece with two parallel lines on its face

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Object Number 2008.22.59

Display Title Metal, 19th century printing type piece with two parallel lines on its face

Descriptions

Inventory Description Metal, 19th century printing type piece with two parallel lines on its face

Classification

Type

Department Archaeological

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

North America / United States / Massachusetts / Middlesex County / Cambridge / Harvard Yard

Intrasite Wadsworth, H402 Level 1 6-13cm

Materials Lead alloy

Dimensions Overall: 1.9 × 1.2 × 0.6 cm (3/4 × 1/2 × 1/4 in.)

Quantity 1

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