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E25 Leather Fragment
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E25 Leather Fragment

Datemid 17th-early 18th Century
Object NameLeather Fragment
Mediumleather
ClassificationsArchaeology Excavated
DimensionsOverall (Length x Width): 150 x 132 mm,
Overall (Length x Width): 36 x 15 mm,
AcquisitionTransferred from the Scottish Development Department.
LocationView by Appointment
Object numberABDMS028481.3
About MeSite number: E25
Site name: 45-75 Gallowgate
Small find number: 297.37
Context number: 149
Trench number: 4
Feature number: 41 (cesspit)
Phase number: 4b
Sample number:
Lab number: 870001:37
Catalogue number: 627 ('Aberdeen: An In-depth View of the City's Past')

Approximately oblong fragment all edges torn. Parallel to one edge, remains of grain-flesh holes, in two or even three rows. Parallel to another edge, row of grain-flesh holes, plus three more, all converging to a point. L = 150mm, W = 135mm, worn and delaminated. One small rectangular piece apart from main.
Spirit Kettle
James Gordon
1766-1806