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Object Number 2017.5.174
Display Title Ferrous metal nail fragments, heavily corroded, 1 with colorless glass fragment imbedded
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ferrous metal nail fragments, heavily corroded, 1 with colorless glass fragment imbedded
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 4, Level 1
Materials Ferrous metal
Dimensions Overall (Measurements of largest): 9.4 × 2.1 × 1.9 cm (3 11/16 × 13/16 × 3/4 in.)
Quantity 14

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