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Bone fragments with excavated soil matrix, wrapped in aluminum foil in the field and left with the soil samples
Bone fragments with excavated soil matrix, wrapped in aluminum foil in the field and left with the soil samples
Object Number 987-22-10/110175
Display Title Bone fragments with excavated soil matrix, wrapped in aluminum foil in the field and left with the soil samples
Descriptions
Inventory Description Bone fragments with excavated soil matrix, wrapped in aluminum foil in the field and left with the soil samples
Classification
  • Fragment
  • Foil
  • Soil Sample
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Massachusetts / Middlesex County / Cambridge / Harvard Yard
Intrasite Old Yard, H208, Level 5A
Materials Bone , Soil , Foil
Dimensions Overall (Measurements of largest): 27.5 × 20.3 × 6.4 cm (10 13/16 × 8 × 2 1/2 in.)
Quantity 2 27.5x20.3 bags

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