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Slate Pencil- Boston, MA
This slate pencil likely belonged to a Boston schoolchild in the 1800s. They were commonly used in schoolhouses for writing and math exercises before paper became widely available.
Neck Stock Buckle- Boston, MA
Based on the number of nail-heads, this stock buckle can be dated to the mid to late 18th century, around the same time the Boston Common was occupied by British in 1775.