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Man splitting block by hand

Date18th-19th century

Object number33.362

Credit LineDuncan MacTavish Fuller Memorial Collection

Dimensions1 5/8 x 7/8 in. (4.13 x 2.22 cm) L.: 1 1/4 in.

MediumWood

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Man splitting block by hand