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Iron spoke-shave - "tool used in making wooden vessels"
Iron spoke-shave - "tool used in making wooden vessels"
Object Number 51-15-40/6279
Display Title Iron spoke-shave - "tool used in making wooden vessels"
Descriptions
Object Description Iron spoke-shave - "tool used in making wooden vessels"
Inventory Description Spoke-shave, curved iron blade, two wooden handles on either side
Classification
  • Woodworking
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe / Finland
Additional Geographic Terms Ostrobothnia, North
Materials Iron, Wood
Dimensions Overall: 18.4 x 12 x 6.6 cm (7 1/4 x 4 3/4 x 2 5/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 51-15-40/6279, C534

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