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Sandy loam soil sample, many roots, described by collector as "Post Remains"
Sandy loam soil sample, many roots, described by collector as "Post Remains"
Object Number 987-22-10/110174
Display Title Sandy loam soil sample, many roots, described by collector as "Post Remains"
Descriptions
Inventory Description Sandy loam soil sample, many roots, described by collector as "Post Remains"
Classification
  • Soil Sample
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Massachusetts / Middlesex County / Cambridge / Harvard Yard
Intrasite Old Yard, H16, Post hole
Materials Soil
Dimensions Overall (Measurements of largest): 33 × 25 × 4.4 cm (13 × 9 13/16 × 1 3/4 in.)
Quantity 33x25cm bag

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