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Iron horseshoe fragment; unidentified iron fragments that have likely broken off of horseshoe fragment
Iron horseshoe fragment; unidentified iron fragments that have likely broken off of horseshoe fragment
Object Number 987-22-10/104400
Display Title Iron horseshoe fragment; unidentified iron fragments that have likely broken off of horseshoe fragment
Descriptions
Inventory Description Iron horseshoe fragment; unidentified iron fragments that have likely broken off of horseshoe fragment
Classification
  • Unidentified
  • Horse Shoe
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Massachusetts / Middlesex County / Cambridge / Harvard Yard
Intrasite Old Yard, H209 Level 4A, to ~90cmbd
Materials Ferrous metal
Dimensions Overall (Largest fragment): 9.6 × 2.6 × 0.7 cm (3 3/4 × 1 × 1/4 in.)
Quantity 100+

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