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Tinder box.
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Object Number 72-8-10/4918
Display Title Tinder box.
Descriptions
Inventory Description Metal, tin tinder box, three parts, with fabric inside.
Classification
  • Lighting
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Massachusetts / Middlesex County / Groton
Materials Tin
Dimensions Overall: 10 x 11.6 x 11.5 cm (3 15/16 x 4 9/16 x 4 1/2 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 4918

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