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Cuprous alloy fragments, 4 unidentified fragments, 1 coiled wire fragment, 1 tack, 1 straight pin
Cuprous alloy fragments, 4 unidentified fragments, 1 coiled wire fragment, 1 tack, 1 straight pin
Object Number 980-24-10/101246
Display Title Cuprous alloy fragments, 4 unidentified fragments, 1 coiled wire fragment, 1 tack, 1 straight pin
Descriptions
Inventory Description Cuprous alloy fragments, 4 unidentified fragments, 1 coiled wire fragment, 1 tack, 1 straight pin
Classification
  • Pin
  • Wire
  • Tack
  • Unidentified
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Massachusetts / Middlesex County / Cambridge / Harvard Yard
Intrasite N0E5/N0E10, 17-19"
Materials Copper alloy
Dimensions Overall (Measurements of largest): 3.1 × 0.8 × 0.2 cm (1 1/4 × 5/16 × 1/16 in.)
Quantity 7

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