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Cuprous alloy molded handle or latch fragment
Cuprous alloy molded handle or latch fragment
Object Number 990-10-10/14825
Display Title Cuprous alloy molded handle or latch fragment
Descriptions
Inventory Description Cuprous alloy molded handle or latch fragment
Classification
  • Handle
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Massachusetts / Middlesex County / Cambridge / Harvard Yard
Intrasite Vicinity of Massachusetts Hall
Materials Copper alloy
Dimensions Overall: 11.4 × 1.5 × 0.3 cm (4 1/2 × 9/16 × 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 990-10-10 / 14825

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