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Ferrous metal nail fragments, 4 intact cut nails, 1 intact wire nail
Ferrous metal nail fragments, 4 intact cut nails, 1 intact wire nail
Object Number 992-9-10/102623
Display Title Ferrous metal nail fragments, 4 intact cut nails, 1 intact wire nail
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ferrous metal nail fragments, 4 intact cut nails, 1 intact wire nail
Classification
  • Nail
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Massachusetts / Middlesex County / Cambridge / Harvard Yard
Intrasite H303
Materials Ferrous metal
Dimensions Overall (Measurements of largest): 10.5 × 1 × 0.7 cm (4 1/8 × 3/8 × 1/4 in.)
Quantity More than 100
Label on object H303

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