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Sailor's friend made with baleen

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Sailor's friend made with baleen

Date1714 - 1830

Object number00008978

NameBludgeon

MediumWhale baleen, twine, lead

DimensionsOverall: 335 mm, 0.15 kg
Display Dimensions: 234 mm

ClassificationsAnimals and animal products

Credit LineANMM Collection

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