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1938.35.1663

Rectangular wooden hand mangle. Leaf-scroll design in high relief, unpainted on green ground. Horse as handle. On either side of the horse "1824" and "AKD" is carved. [BH [OPS Move] 9/1/2017]


1938.35.1663

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Collection type
Object
Description
Rectangular wooden hand mangle. Leaf-scroll design in high relief, unpainted on green ground. Horse as handle. On either side of the horse "1824" and "AKD" is carved. [BH [OPS Move] 9/1/2017]
Geographical reference
Cultural groups
Norwegian
Person
Field collector Henry Balfour
PRM source Henry Balfour
PRM source Lewis Balfour
Date / Period
Date made: 1824
Date collected
?1888
Acquisition information
Bequeathed: 12/1954, uncertain Donated: 12/1954, uncertain
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Process Carved
Dimensions
Height: max 137 mm, Width: max 110 mm, Length: max 775 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1938.35.1663 Other numbers: 2335

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