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Molded iron soldier from 18PR982, similar to one shown on right from private collection.


Site: 18PR982  Magruder House

Context: Stratum III – 19th century stratum

Materials: Iron

Dimensions: 78 mm height 

Description:  Molded iron soldier with traces of green paint on base.   World War I U. S. Army soldier, made circa 1930-1940.  The layer in which this toy was found was heavily disturbed, accounting for the presence of this 20th-century artifact. Similar soldier on right from a private collection.

Lot 135.