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1893.19.1

Bone tool with sharpened end, used for shoe-making. [SM (Verve) 31/03/2014]

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1893.19.1

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Collection type: Object
Description: Bone tool with sharpened end, used for shoe-making. [SM (Verve) 31/03/2014]
Geographical reference: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Europe > Northern Europe > United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; England Surrey Limpsfield
Cultural groups: English
Person: Maker Unknown Maker; Field collector Alexander James Montgomerie Bell; PRM source Alexander James Montgomerie Bell
Date / Period: Date made: Before 1893
Date collected: Before 1893
Acquisition information: Donated: 1893
Materials and processes: Material Bone, Process Carved
Dimensions: Width: max 11 mm, Length: max 168 mm
Object numbers: Accession number: 1893.19.1

Search terms: Tool, Clothing Footgear, Leather-working Tool, Shoe

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