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Metal alloy stud cufflink, traces of gold-colored plating, intact
Metal alloy stud cufflink, traces of gold-colored plating, intact
Object Number 987-22-10/107108
Display Title Metal alloy stud cufflink, traces of gold-colored plating, intact
Descriptions
Inventory Description Metal alloy stud cufflink, traces of gold-colored plating, intact
Classification
  • Cufflink
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Massachusetts / Middlesex County / Cambridge / Harvard Yard
Intrasite Old Yard, H23-1, 1-30cmbs
Materials Metal alloy
Dimensions Overall: 1.4 × 1.4 × 1.1 cm (9/16 × 9/16 × 7/16 in.)
Quantity 1

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