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Object Number
974-24-10/52422.1
Display Title
Spike, button.
Descriptions
Inventory Description
Metal, iron spike, 4 brass buttons, one with four holes
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; W25; Level 2
Additional Geographic Terms
Castle Island
Materials
Iron, Brass
Dimensions
Overall: 11.8 x 1.8 x 0.8 cm (4 5/8 x 11/16 x 5/16 in.)
Quantity
9
Label on object
N55 W25 2
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