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Object Number
974-24-10/52416.1
Display Title
Metal hardware.
Descriptions
Object Description
Bone fragments, earthenware handle, portion of polychromed tea cup; flask, metal hardware
Inventory Description
Metal, iron nails, musket ball and hardware, corroded
Classification
- Miscellaneous
Department
Archaeological
Date
18th century - 19th century
Culture
- Post-Colonial Period
- American
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
/
Massachusetts
/
Suffolk County
/
Boston
/
Ft. Independence
Intrasite
Structure C; N55; W20; Level 3
Additional Geographic Terms
Castle Island
Materials
Iron
Dimensions
Overall: 2.4 x 2.8 x 2.5 cm (15/16 x 1 1/8 x 1 in.)
Quantity
20+
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