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1938.35.252

Gun flint. It is a grey stone, that is roughly square in shape. One side is flat and smooth, and the other is raised at one end, with bevelled edges. [ILL [OPS move] 12/9/2017]

1938.35.252

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Collection type
Object
Description
Gun flint. It is a grey stone, that is roughly square in shape. One side is flat and smooth, and the other is raised at one end, with bevelled edges. [ILL [OPS move] 12/9/2017]
Geographical reference
Australia
Oceania > Australia and New Zealand > Australia
Tasmania
Person
Field collector Henry Balfour
PRM source Henry Balfour
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1939
Date collected
By 1939
Acquisition information
Bequeathed: 1939
Materials and processes
Material Flint Stone, Process Flaked
Dimensions
Length: max 30 mm, Width: max 29 mm, Depth: max 11 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1938.35.252 Other numbers: 934

Search terms: Firearm Weapon, Firearm Accessory, Gun-flint

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