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1938.35.1887.3

Dark grey flint, the second largest of three flint pieces stored as part of a tinder set. For associated pouch and contents see [1938.35.1887 .1 - .6] [EH [OPS move] 9/8/2017]

1938.35.1887.3

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Collection type
Object
Description
Dark grey flint, the second largest of three flint pieces stored as part of a tinder set. For associated pouch and contents see [1938.35.1887 .1 - .6] [EH [OPS move] 9/8/2017]
Geographical reference
Sweden
Europe > Northern Europe > Sweden
Lappland
Cultural groups
Saami
Person
Field collector Henry Balfour
PRM source Henry Balfour
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1896
Date collected
By 1896
Acquisition information
Bequeathed: 1939
Materials and processes
Material Flint Stone
Dimensions
Depth: max 11 mm, Width: max 19 mm, Length: max 26 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1938.35.1887.3 Other numbers: 1386 a-g

Search terms: Fire, Status, Fire Accessory, Tinder