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Metal, unidentified nail fragments attached to stones
Metal, unidentified nail fragments attached to stones
Object Number 987-22-10/112543
Display Title Metal, unidentified nail fragments attached to stones
Descriptions
Inventory Description Metal, unidentified nail fragments attached to stones
Classification
  • Nail
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Massachusetts / Middlesex County / Cambridge / Harvard Yard
Intrasite H83-8C
Materials Metal , Stone
Dimensions Overall (Measurement of largest): 2 × 1.5 × 0.8 cm (13/16 × 9/16 × 5/16 in.)
Quantity 3

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Metal, unidentified nail fragment attached to stone
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