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Metal, iron objects, including wick scissors, an iron, a spade, 5 forks,
Image Not Available for Metal, iron objects, including wick scissors, an iron, a spade, 5 forks,
Object Number 974-24-10/52389.1
Display Title Metal, iron objects, including wick scissors, an iron, a spade, 5 forks,
Descriptions
Object Description Metal, iron objects, including wick scissors, an iron, a spade, 5 forks,
Inventory Description Metal, iron objects, including wick scissors, an iron, spade, 5 forks, etc.
Classification
  • Tool
Department Archaeological
Date 18th century - 19th century
Culture
  • Historic Period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Massachusetts / Suffolk County / Boston / Ft. Independence
Intrasite Cistern. N35, W15
Additional Geographic Terms Castle Island
Materials Iron
Dimensions Overall: 31.2 x 35.8 x 5.5 cm (12 5/16 x 14 1/8 x 2 3/16 in.)
Quantity 53
Label on object 974-24-10/52389

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