Toggle iron and twisted shank

Toggle iron and twisted shank

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Object Name
Harpoon
manufacturer
Macy, E. B. F.
place made
United States: Massachusetts, New Bedford
Physical Description
metal, cast iron (head material)
metal, wrought iron (shank material)
Measurements
overall: 7 1/2 in x 2 in; 19.05 cm x 5.08 cm
ID Number
AG.056233
catalog number
056233
Credit Line
E. B. F. Macy
subject
Whaling
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
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