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Model of steamboat, made of pith
Model of steamboat, made of pith
Object Number 80-40-50/23022
Display Title Model of steamboat, made of pith
Descriptions
Inventory Description Model boat, wood frame, 2 fabric squares, held together w/ spines/fabric, broken
Classification
  • Toy
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Nubia
Additional Geographic Terms Sudan; Assouan
Materials Wood, Fabric, Bone
Dimensions Overall: 37.7 x 11.8 x 3.6 cm (14 13/16 x 4 5/8 x 1 7/16 in.)
Quantity 8
Label on object 23022
Provenance
Collector Mrs. Asa Gray (1859-1869)
Donor Mrs. Asa Gray (1869 - 1880)

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