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Metal, copper alloy machine cut nail
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Object Number 987-22-10/115046
Display Title Metal, copper alloy machine cut nail
Descriptions
Inventory Description Metal, copper alloy machine cut nail
Classification
  • Nail
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Massachusetts / Middlesex County / Cambridge / Harvard Yard
Intrasite Old Yard, Unit H89-5
Materials Copper alloy
Dimensions Overall: 2.8 × 0.9 × 0.9 cm (1 1/8 × 3/8 × 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1

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