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1908.30.7

Iron fish-hook [LM 18/06/2007]

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1908.30.7

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Collection type
Object
Description
Iron fish-hook [LM 18/06/2007]
Geographical reference
Uganda
Africa > Eastern Africa > Uganda
Victoria Nyanza Buruma Island
Person
Field collector Ernest Balfour Haddon
PRM source Ernest Balfour Haddon
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1908
Date collected
By 1908
Acquisition information
Donated: 1908
Materials and processes
Material Iron Metal, Process Forged (Metal)
Dimensions
Length: max 35 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1908.30.7
Research and responses

Haddon's correct name would seem to be Ernest Balfour Haddon; the 'W' given in the accession book entry appears to be an error [see biographies file; RTS 18/8/2004].

Search terms: Fishing, Hook, Fishing Accessory

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