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1916.19.10

‘Slung-shot’, lead ball on a cord and used as a weapon. [MJD 23/11/2009]

1916.19.10

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Collection type
Object
Description
‘Slung-shot’, lead ball on a cord and used as a weapon. [MJD 23/11/2009]
Geographical reference
Europe
Europe
Cultural groups
European
Person
Field collector Henry Balfour
PRM source Henry Balfour
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1916
Date collected
By 1916
Acquisition information
Donated: 1916
Materials and processes
Material Lead Metal, Material String, Process Moulded, Process Twisted
Dimensions
Length: max 475 mm, Width: max 42 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1916.19.10

Search terms: Weapon, Cordage, Hunting, Hunting accessory, Sling, Sling-stone

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