Iron nail fragments, some are cut, some are wrought, one is wired

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Object Number 987-22-10/105983

Display Title Iron nail fragments, some are cut, some are wrought, one is wired

Descriptions

Inventory Description Iron nail fragments, some are cut, some are wrought, one is wired

Classification

Nail

Department Archaeological

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

North America / United States / Massachusetts / Middlesex County / Cambridge / Harvard Yard

Intrasite Old Yard, H15-1 N8 E9 SW Quad Topsoil- 36 cm

Materials Iron

Dimensions Overall (Measurement of largest ): 4.3 × 0.8 × 0.6 cm (1 11/16 × 5/16 × 1/4 in.)

Quantity 5

Label on object H15-1

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