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1961.1.43.1

Iron for polishing coffins in three pieces [.1-.3]. [SM (Verve) 23/03/2015]

1961.1.43.1

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Collection type
Object
Description
Iron for polishing coffins in three pieces [.1-.3]. [SM (Verve) 23/03/2015]
Long description
Iron for polishing coffins in three pieces [.1-.3]. The upper section [.1] has a turned wooden handle. [.2] is the lower section with coiled iron strips attached on the inside. [.3] is a solid piece of iron that fits inside [.2] [SM (Verve) 23/03/2015]
Cultural groups
English
Person
Maker Unknown Maker
Field collector Unknown Collector
PRM source Mrs Griffin
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1960
Date collected
By 1960
Acquisition information
Donated: 1961
Materials and processes
Material Iron Metal, Material Wood Plant, Process Forged (Metal), Process Turned
Dimensions
Length x Width x Height: max 175 x 110 x 179 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1961.1.43.1 Accession number: 1961.1.43.2 Accession number: 1961.1.43.3

Search terms: Tool, Polisher

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