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Collection Type

  • Transportation

Date

1860-1880

GUSN

GUSN-22459

Description

Steel bit; 2 bars linked to form mouthpiece w/ 2 rings on sides.

Details

Descriptive Terms

bits (tool components)
steel (alloy)
Steel
BIT

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

10.5 x 2.5 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.2519

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