Metal alloy pus pin, heavily corroded; metal alloy mechanical pencil tip

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Object Number 2017.5.370

Display Title Metal alloy pus pin, heavily corroded; metal alloy mechanical pencil tip

Descriptions

Inventory Description Metal alloy pus pin, heavily corroded; metal alloy mechanical pencil tip

Classification

Pin
Miscellaneous

Department Archaeological

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

North America / United States / Massachusetts / Middlesex County / Cambridge / Harvard Yard

Intrasite Grays Hall South Survey, Test Unit 10, Level 1

Materials Metal alloy

Dimensions Overall (Measurements of largest): 3 × 1.2 × 1 cm (1 3/16 × 1/2 × 3/8 in.)

Quantity 2

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