- Collection type
- Object
- Description
- Length of fuse for a matchlock gun. [MdeA 20/11/2008]
- Date / Period
- Date made: Before 1897
- Date collected
- By 1897
- Acquisition information
- Donated: 1897
- Materials and processes
- Material String, Material Plant Fibre, Process Twisted
- Dimensions
- Length: max 160 mm coiled
- Object numbers
- Accession number: 1897.17.1.5
Search terms: Fire, Firearm Weapon, Firearm Accessory, Fire Accessory, Match
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