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Metal alloy cap, fragments refit, lines inscribed around opening, possible lipstick tube cap
Metal alloy cap, fragments refit, lines inscribed around opening, possible lipstick tube cap
Object Number 980-24-10/100802
Display Title Metal alloy cap, fragments refit, lines inscribed around opening, possible lipstick tube cap
Descriptions
Inventory Description Metal alloy cap, fragments refit, lines inscribed around opening, possible lipstick tube cap
Classification
  • Miscellaneous
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Massachusetts / Middlesex County / Cambridge / Harvard Yard
Intrasite N0E0, 12-16"
Materials Metal alloy
Dimensions Overall (Measurements of largest): 2 × 1.3 × 1.2 cm (13/16 × 1/2 × 1/2 in.)
Quantity 2

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