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1971.15.530

A stick of yellow coloured agate for teething children. Circular in section with domed ends. [SM 17/11/2010]

1971.15.530

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Collection type
Object
Description
A stick of yellow coloured agate for teething children. Circular in section with domed ends. [SM 17/11/2010]
Person
Field collector Anthony John Arkell
PRM source Anthony John Arkell
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1948
Date collected
By 1948
Acquisition information
Donated: 26/10/1971
Materials and processes
Material Agate Stone, Process Carved, Process Ground, Process Polished
Dimensions
Width: max 9 mm, Length: max 46 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1971.15.530

Search terms: Children and Childcare, Medicine, Medical Accessory

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