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1966.3.170.6

Wax taper. It is straight with a circle section, it is white in colour. There is a string wick extending at one end. From a set of eight tapers bound with strips of paper. For the associated objects see 1966.3.170 .1 - .10 [AB [OPS Move] 26/4/2017]


1966.3.170.6

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Collection type
Object
Description
Wax taper. It is straight with a circle section, it is white in colour. There is a string wick extending at one end. From a set of eight tapers bound with strips of paper. For the associated objects see 1966.3.170 .1 - .10 [AB [OPS Move] 26/4/2017]
Cultural groups
English
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1966
Date collected
Before 1966
Acquisition information
Bequeathed: 1966
Materials and processes
Material Wax, Material String, Process Moulded
Dimensions
Length: max 303 mm, Diameter: max 5 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1966.3.170.6

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