Tinder Cord and Flint

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: France

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Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: ZZ.RSN80759U20

Object Name: Flintflintcord, tinderObject Type: flintOther Terms: Flint; Tinder Wick; Fire Making Apparatus

Physical Description: cotton (tinder cord material)flint (flint material)wire, iron (wire material)Measurements: overall: 3/8 in x 6 5/8 in x 1 1/4 in; .9525 cm x 16.8275 cm x 3.175 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a0-ec7a-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_303078

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