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Intact metal alloy (possibly steel) wire nail
Intact metal alloy (possibly steel) wire nail
Object Number 2017.5.86
Display Title Intact metal alloy (possibly steel) wire nail
Descriptions
Inventory Description Intact metal alloy (possibly steel) wire nail
Classification
  • Nail
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Massachusetts / Middlesex County / Cambridge / Harvard Yard
Intrasite Grays Hall South Survey, Test Unit 2, Level 2
Materials Metal alloy
Dimensions Overall: 3.3 × 0.9 × 0.9 cm (1 5/16 × 3/8 × 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1

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