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Image Not Available for Metal, iron cannon ball, nails, brass buttons
Metal, iron cannon ball, nails, brass buttons
Image Not Available for Metal, iron cannon ball, nails, brass buttons
Object Number 974-24-10/52390.1
Display Title Metal, iron cannon ball, nails, brass buttons
Descriptions
Object Description Misc. sherds, glass, pipe stems, shell, bone and cannon ball.
Inventory Description Metal, iron cannon ball, nails, brass buttons
Classification
  • Ammunition
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 Structure C; N40; W10; Level 2
Additional Geographic Terms Castle Island
Materials Iron, Brass
Dimensions Overall: 8.2 x 7.1 x 8.5 cm (3 1/4 x 2 13/16 x 3 3/8 in.)
Quantity 10
Label on object 974-24-10/52390

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Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous
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Bottle Glass
Pipe stem
Body
Button
Fort Independence
Buttons, nails, iron ring.
974-24-10/52454.2 Buttons, nails, iron ring.
Spoon
Ft. Independence