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Firesteel Frame for Tinderbox

Object Details

Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
date made
18th century
Credit Line
Gift of Virginia W. Hillyer
Physical Description
iron, wrought (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 1/2 in x 2 1/2 in x 1 1/4 in; 1.27 cm x 6.35 cm x 3.175 cm
Object Name
firesteel
Other Terms
Fire-Steel; Fire Making Apparatus
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