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Object ID: 551
Site Name: John Washington
Context Number: 44WM204-246
Count: 1
Object Type: buckle
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Material: metal
Material Subtype: copper alloy
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Dimensions: [L] 1.2 inches [W] 0.3 inches
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Remarks: angled flange at one side, appears modern. Previously cataloged as a hinge. Changed 8/15/2013.
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Small Find ID: 114
No of Objects: 1
Location: GWBP
Conserved: No
Record Date: 7/22/2013
Recorder: Hatch
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Length: 20.29 mm
Width: 18.01 mm
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Category: Clothing
Subcategory: Buckle
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Remarks: cast Brass buckle hook with a portion of one arm still remaining, near the hinge it appears to have a stamped IT mark. Based upon the size of this buckle it is likely either a small clothing buckle or possibly a spur buckle
Disputed: previously cataloged as a hinge
Verified: 8/15/2013
Verified By: Strickland
Record Last Update: 8/15/2013
Buckle Type: spur
Dimensions: 20.29 mm x 18.01 mm
Shape: trapezoid
Technology: cast brass
Frame Type: double
Hook Type: loop
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Context ID: 5076
Site Name: John Washington
Context Number: 44WM204-246
Summary: accession number GEWA-00246, 1930s trenching
Short Title: 1930s Trench
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Deposit SubType: trench
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Remarks: Artifacts from Outbuilding cellar and trenching
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