- Collection type
- Object
- Description
- Framed composite bow sections from Indian bows. [FB 8/2/2018]
- Geographical reference
- England
- Date / Period
- Date made: Before 1900
- Date collected
- By 1900
- Acquisition information
- Loaned: 02/1900 Bequeathed: 1939
- Materials and processes
- Material Wood Plant, Material Glass, Material Glue, Material Pigment, Process Carved, Process Framed, Process Glued, Process Painted
- Dimensions
- Length: max 262 mm, Width: max 187 mm, Depth: max 22 mm
- Object numbers
- Accession number: 1900.80.31
Search terms: Archery Weapon, Specimen, Composite Bow
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