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Object Number
974-24-10/52386.2.1
Display Title
Metal, copper alloy button, embossed with eagle and shield on one side, "SCOVILLE MFG CO / WATERBURY" on reverse, missing shank
Descriptions
Object Description
Miscellaneous materials, including stamped embossed button, iron bracket, glass,
Inventory Description
Metal, copper alloy button, embossed with eagle and shield on one side, "SCOVILLE MFG CO / WATERBURY" on reverse, missing shank
Classification
- Button
Department
Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
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United States
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Massachusetts
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Suffolk County
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Boston
/
Fort Independence
Intrasite
N35w15; Structure c; Level 1
Additional Geographic Terms
Castle Island
Materials
Copper alloy
Dimensions
Overall: 2 × 2 × 0.6 cm (13/16 × 13/16 × 1/4 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
974-24-10/52386.2.1; N35 W15 top fill
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