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Object Number
974-24-10/52402.1
Display Title
Metal and knife with bone handle.
Descriptions
Inventory Description
Metal, iron knife blade with incised bone handle
Classification
- Knife
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; N45,W25; Level 3
Additional Geographic Terms
Castle Island
Materials
Iron, Bone
Dimensions
Overall: 18.7 x 2.3 x 1.8 cm (7 3/8 x 7/8 x 11/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
10/52402
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