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Object Number
974-24-10/52401.1
Display Title
Metal button, metal and bone fork, nails.
Descriptions
Object Description
Metal button, metal and bone fork, nails, wood and wood splinters; shell, glass, sherds and bone
Inventory Description
Metal, brass military button, iron fork with bone handle and nails
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; N 45; W 20; Level 3; Flat. 1
Additional Geographic Terms
Castle Island
Materials
Iron, Brass, Bone
Dimensions
Overall: 16.7 x 1.4 x 0.8 cm (6 9/16 x 9/16 x 5/16 in.)
Quantity
14
Label on object
974-24-10/52401/ N45-W20-3 (Feat.)
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