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Plumbago with marks of use
Plumbago with marks of use
Object Number 69-34-10/2438
Display Title Plumbago with marks of use
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ground stone, worked, possibly unfinished axe, notches on one side
Classification
  • Ground Stone
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Massachusetts / Middlesex County / Concord
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 9 x 3.6 x 2.3 cm (3 9/16 x 1 7/16 x 7/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 2438; Thoreau

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