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Two halves of a metal button - domed top and bottom. Top has possible molding, bottom has loop shank and possible silver plating
Two halves of a metal button - domed top and bottom. Top has possible molding, bottom has loop shank and possible silver plating
Object Number 987-22-10/104169
Display Title Two halves of a metal button - domed top and bottom. Top has possible molding, bottom has loop shank and possible silver plating
Descriptions
Inventory Description Two halves of a metal button - domed top and bottom. Top has possible molding, bottom has loop shank and possible silver plating
Classification
  • Button
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Massachusetts / Middlesex County / Cambridge / Harvard Yard
Intrasite Old Yard, H104 Level 7
Materials Metal
Dimensions Overall (Largest fragment): 1.6 × 1.6 × 1 cm (5/8 × 5/8 × 3/8 in.)
Quantity 2

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