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Subject:
An artifact ID puzzle
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Phil Lord <[log in to unmask]>
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A LISTSERV list for discussions pertaining to New York State history." <[log in to unmask]>
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Thu, 11 Jan 2001 14:18:07 -0500
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I have been contacted by someone about the identification of this:

It is a metal oval 2 3/8" wide by 1 3/8", two holes on each end with the with following inscription:
N.Y.
1931
SET LINES
2488

I imagine it is some sort of survey post tag. I have seen similar items on power poles.


Philip Lord, Jr.
Director, Division of Museum Services
New York State Museum
Albany, NY
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