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Carved, one hole bone button fragments; three fragments crossmend
Carved, one hole bone button fragments; three fragments crossmend
Object Number 2008.22.3216
Display Title Carved, one hole bone button fragments; three fragments crossmend
Descriptions
Inventory Description Carved, one hole bone button fragments; three fragments crossmend
Classification
  • Button
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Massachusetts / Middlesex County / Cambridge / Harvard Yard
Intrasite Wadsworth, H417 Level 3 c. 30- cm
Materials Animal bone
Dimensions Overall (Largest fragment): 1.8 × 1.2 × 0.1 cm (11/16 × 1/2 × 1/16 in.)
Quantity 3

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