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Object Number 55-27-00/210
Display Title Drop spindle
Descriptions
Object Description Wooden spindle
Inventory Description Drop spindle
Classification
  • Textileworking
Department Ethnographic
Materials Wood
Dimensions Overall: 38 x 5 x 5 cm (14 15/16 x 1 15/16 x 1 15/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 55-27-00/210

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