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Two white plastic fragments, one possibly part of a plastic spoon; one yellow plastic fragment with metal piece attached to it
Two white plastic fragments, one possibly part of a plastic spoon; one yellow plastic fragment with metal piece attached to it
Object Number 2008.22.233
Display Title Two white plastic fragments, one possibly part of a plastic spoon; one yellow plastic fragment with metal piece attached to it
Descriptions
Inventory Description Two white plastic fragments, one possibly part of a plastic spoon; one yellow plastic fragment with metal piece attached to it
Classification
  • Plastic
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Massachusetts / Middlesex County / Cambridge / Harvard Yard
Intrasite Wadsworth H407 L2, 8-20cm
Materials Plastic , Plastic with Metal
Dimensions Overall (Largest fragment): 3.7 × 3 × 0.2 cm (1 7/16 × 1 3/16 × 1/16 in.)
Quantity 3

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Plastic
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Plastic
Harvard Yard
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Harvard Yard
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Foil
Screwtop
Twine
Plastic
Textile
Organic
Nail
Styrofoam
Harvard Yard
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Comb
Plastic
Styrofoam
Harvard Yard
Thin yellow and silver foil plastic piece, possibly a candy wrapper
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Plastic
Harvard Yard
Synthetic, plastic, one candy wrapper, two clear fragments
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Plastic
Harvard Yard
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Plastic
Harvard Yard
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Plastic
Harvard Yard
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Plastic
Harvard Yard