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Image Not Available for Button, spike, bullet casing (?).
Button, spike, bullet casing (?).
Image Not Available for Button, spike, bullet casing (?).
Object Number 974-24-10/52427.1
Display Title Button, spike, bullet casing (?).
Descriptions
Inventory Description Metal, iron spike, corroded, brass button button and shot gun shell
Classification
  • Miscellaneous
Department Archaeological
Date 18th century - 19th century
Culture
  • American
  • Historic Period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Massachusetts / Suffolk County / Boston / Ft. Independence
Intrasite North grid area; N140; W165; Rut fill
Additional Geographic Terms Castle Island
Materials Iron, Brass
Dimensions Overall: 15.5 x 1.8 x 1.6 cm (6 1/8 x 11/16 x 5/8 in.)
Quantity 3
Label on object 974-24-10/52427

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Miscellaneous
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Image Not Available for Metal, iron nails, and one brass button
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Miscellaneous
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Image Not Available for Hammer head, buttons, nails.
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Miscellaneous
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