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1923.87.288

Lure fish hook with shell shank and turtleshell point. The point is bound to the shank with string. [MJD 22/04/2009]

1923.87.288

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Collection type
Object
Description
Lure fish hook with shell shank and turtleshell point. The point is bound to the shank with string. [MJD 22/04/2009]
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1908
Date collected
By 1908
Acquisition information
Purchased: 1923
Materials and processes
Material Shell, Material Turtleshell Reptile, Material String, Process Carved, Process Bound, Process Twisted, Process Tied
Dimensions
Width: max 12 mm, Length: max 81 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1923.87.288

Search terms: Fishing, Hook, Lure, Fishing Accessory

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