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1890.13.13

Tattooing instrument : Pencil shaped brass tool split longitudinally into 6-8 pieces fastened together.

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1890.13.13

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Collection type
Object
Description
Tattooing instrument : Pencil shaped brass tool split longitudinally into 6-8 pieces fastened together.
Long description
This is a part of a set [1890.13.13 - 1890.13.23] which appears to comprise of 5 pencil shaped brass tattooing tools, 1 complete tool with handle, tip and brass weight figure, and 5 brass cylinder handles. To date [21.3.2001] all but the complete tool have been found and numbered by Claire Warrior and Jenny Peck. [AP 21/3/2001]
Person
Field collector Richard Carnac Temple
PRM source Richard Carnac Temple
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1890
Date collected
By 1890
Acquisition information
Donated: 05/1890
Materials and processes
Material Brass Metal
Dimensions
Length 161 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1890.13.13

Search terms: Body Art, Tool, Tattooing Accessory, Body Art Accessory

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