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Image Not Available for Hammer head, buttons, nails.
Hammer head, buttons, nails.
Image Not Available for Hammer head, buttons, nails.
Object Number 974-24-10/52421.1
Display Title Hammer head, buttons, nails.
Descriptions
Inventory Description Metal, iron hammer head, nails, corroded, 3 brass military button
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; N60; W20; Level 2
Additional Geographic Terms Castle Island
Materials Iron, Brass
Dimensions Overall: 11.7 x 5.6 x 2.7 cm (4 5/8 x 2 3/16 x 1 1/16 in.)
Quantity 20+
Label on object 10/52451/ N60 W20 2

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