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Object Number 987-22-10/111389
Display Title Metal alloy screw-on earring with round plastic false pearl
Descriptions
Inventory Description Metal alloy screw-on earring with round plastic false pearl
Classification
  • Earring
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Massachusetts / Middlesex County / Cambridge / Harvard Yard
Intrasite Old Yard, H55-1
Dimensions Overall (Measurements of largest): 1.8 × 1.3 × 0.9 cm (11/16 × 1/2 × 3/8 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object H55-1

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