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Ferrous, wrought iron fragment, likely decorative element
Ferrous, wrought iron fragment, likely decorative element
Object Number 2016.29.450
Display Title Ferrous, wrought iron fragment, likely decorative element
Descriptions
Inventory Description Wrought iron fragment, likely decorative element
Classification
  • Unidentified
Department Archaeological
Date 1630-1800
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Massachusetts / Middlesex County / Cambridge / Harvard Yard
Intrasite H942, Level 5, 80-90cmbd
Materials Ferrous metal
Dimensions Overall: 6.4 × 0.6 × 0.4 cm (2 1/2 × 1/4 × 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1

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