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Whalebone fid

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Whalebone fid

Date1870

Object number00040141

NameFid

MediumWhalebone

Dimensions180 x 25 mm (0.98 in)

ClassificationsTools and equipment

Credit LineAustralian National Maritime Collection William Russell Sailmaking Collection

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