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They are, I think, made of rubber. Broken edges show a white material with
mineral-like inclusions. I don't think they are ceramic because they are
warped and don't scratch like any ceramic I've ever seen. They look dried up
rubber.
They may fill a hole. There is an incised line around the edge, which would
help hold it in place.
On 9/12/07, [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
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> What material are these disks made of Candace?? They may be plugs or
> soffets, having filled a hole in the bottom or side of a container or piece
> of equipment.??If this is true (not sure), it may be that they were meant to
> be removable or perhaps were to be removed only once.? Just a thought.?
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> Michael R. Polk, M.A., RPA
> Principal Archaeologist
> Sagebrush Consultants, L.L.C.
> Ogden, Utah
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Candace Ehringer <[log in to unmask]>
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Sent: Wed, 12 Sep 2007 10:53 am
> Subject: Weird disks
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> I have several rubber? (or possibly ceramic?) disks which came from a
> privy or
> trash dump next to a Los Angeles school cafeteria (ca. 1890s-1910s+). Has
> anyone ever seen anything like them before? Six of them have "M & M"
> stamped on both sides and one has "HQ" stamped on both sides. They
> measure 1-1/2 inches in diameter and are 1/8 inch thick. I would
> appreciate
> any help. My internet research has proved futile. Photos can be viewed at
> the
> link below.
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> http://www.flickr.com/photos/10925368@N07/
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