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4413 C. Malcolm Watkins Catalog Project

Object Details

Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
date made
1880 - 1890
Credit Line
Mr. Thomas Wilson
Physical Description
metal, white (tube material)
iron (spring material)
steel (blade material)
Measurements
overall: 1/2 in x 2 7/8 in x 1 in; 1.27 cm x 7.3025 cm x 2.54 cm
Object Name
lighter
tinder tube
Other Terms
Fire-Steel; Fire Making Apparatus
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