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Fishing line and fibre for making same
Fishing line and fibre for making same
Object Number 00-8-70/55469
Display Title Fishing line and fibre for making same
Descriptions
Inventory Description Thread, plant fiber, twisted cordage bundles
Classification
  • Thread
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Marshall Islands / Ratak Chain / Likiep Atoll
Materials Plant fiber
Dimensions Overall: 15.3 x 4.2 x 2.1 cm (6 x 1 5/8 x 13/16 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 55469
Provenance
Collector Alexander Agassiz (01/19/1900)
Collector Dr. William McMichael Woodworth (01/19/1900)
Collector U.S. Fish Commission Ship Albatross Expedition (01/19/1900)
Donor Donated by Alexander Agassiz (1900)

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