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Object Number
974-24-10/52396.1
Display Title
Metal, brass button, iron spike, melted lead, colorless glass and whiteware
Descriptions
Object Description
Nails, china, glass, slag, pipe bowl.
Inventory Description
Metal, brass button, iron spike, and melted lead chunk
Classification
- Miscellaneous
Department
Archaeological
Date
18th century - 19th century
Culture
- Historic Period
- American
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
/
Massachusetts
/
Suffolk County
/
Boston
/
Ft. Independence
Intrasite
Structure C; N40; W20; Level 2
Additional Geographic Terms
Castle Island
Materials
Brass, Iron, Lead, Ceramic, Glass
Dimensions
Overall: 2.3 x 2.3 x 0.5 cm (7/8 x 7/8 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity
15+
Label on object
974-24-10/52396/ N40 W20, fill
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