Pistol Tinderbox

Pistol Tinderbox

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Currently not on view
Object Name
tinderbox
Other Terms
Tinder Pistol; Fire Making Apparatus
date made
1700 - 1750
place made
Europe
Physical Description
iron, wrought (overall material)
tinder fungus (tinder material)
Measurements
overall: 4 in x 8 5/8 in x 2 1/2 in; 10.16 cm x 21.9075 cm x 6.35 cm
ID Number
DL.377285
catalog number
377285
accession number
136485
Credit Line
Gift of Virginia W. Hillyer
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
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