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Wand

Maker Dan

Object number81.17.1732

Credit LineGift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company

Dimensions5 9/16 x 1 9/16 x 1 3/8 in. (14.2 x 4 x 3.5 cm)

MediumWood

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