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Image Not Available for Metal, iron cannon ball fragment, nails, brass faucet and button
Metal, iron cannon ball fragment, nails, brass faucet and button
Image Not Available for Metal, iron cannon ball fragment, nails, brass faucet and button
Object Number 974-24-10/52398.1
Display Title Metal, iron cannon ball fragment, nails, brass faucet and button
Descriptions
Object Description Nails, cannon ball fragment and more.
Inventory Description Metal, iron cannon ball fragment, nails, brass faucet and button
Classification
  • Miscellaneous
Department Archaeological
Date 18th century - 19th century
Culture
  • American
  • Historic Period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Massachusetts / Suffolk County / Boston / Ft. Independence
Intrasite Structure C; N45; W15; Level 2
Additional Geographic Terms Castle Island
Materials Iron, Brass
Dimensions Overall: 6.9 x 4.3 x 1.6 cm (2 11/16 x 1 11/16 x 5/8 in.)
Quantity 16+
Label on object 10/52398

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