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Object Number 987-22-10/111683
Display Title Ferrous metal, fragmented large nail with orange plastic tie
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ferrous metal, fragmented large nail with orange plastic tie
Classification
  • Nail
  • Plastic
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Massachusetts / Middlesex County / Cambridge / Harvard Yard
Intrasite H201-1
Dimensions Overall (Measurement of largest): 10.4 × 0.5 × 0.5 cm (4 1/8 × 3/16 × 3/16 in.)
Quantity 2

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