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Object Name
Powder Keg
Object Number
1922-11-2
Description
Made of 8 pieces of curved oak butted together, with flat round oak sides fitted into inside grooves. It is bounded with two hickory bands 1 5'8" wide top and bottom, which are spliced with large tongues and grooves. One side piece has square block with 3/4" hole drilled in it. Has wooden shims.
Category
Tools and Equipment for Science and Technology
Date Made
1750-1800
Dimensions
diameter 8 1/2" , 4 1/2" high
Materials
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