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Interesting idea, I have no idea but thanks for thinking about it
nan
Quoting Mark Branstner <[log in to unmask]>:
> Only a guess, but I wondering if it might be a rather unusual strike-a-light.
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> Mark
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>> Hi all
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>> We have recovered a rusted (naturally!) piece of iron from Seneca
>> Village (ca 1825-1855). It has tiny serrations along one side and
>> looks almost like a barette in shape, only heavier; 2 long parallel
>> edges (1/2 to 3/4" in width) with heavier knob-like attachments
>> at each end.
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>> Any thoughts as to what it could be?
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>> thanks a lot
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>> Nan A. Rothschild
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>> Director of Museum Studies
>> Columbia University
>> 212 854-4977
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>> Research Professor
>> Barnard College
>> 212 854-4315
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> Mark C. Branstner, RPA
> Historic Archaeologist
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> Illinois State Archaeological Survey
> Prairie Research Institute
> University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
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> salary!" Elizabeth Taylor (1932-2011) as 'Martha' in 'Who's Afraid of
> Virginia Woolf'
Nan A. Rothschild
Director of Museum Studies
Columbia University
212 854-4977
Research Professor
Barnard College
212 854-4315
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