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Metal, copper alloy button with green glass
Metal, copper alloy button with green glass
Object Number 987-22-10/114232
Display Title Metal, copper alloy button with green glass
Descriptions
Inventory Description Metal, copper alloy button with green glass
Classification
  • Button
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Massachusetts / Middlesex County / Cambridge / Harvard Yard
Intrasite Old Yard, Unit H82-6A
Materials Copper alloy with Glass
Dimensions Overall: 1.2 × 1.2 × 0.6 cm (1/2 × 1/2 × 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1

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