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Cutting Tool, mid 19th to early 20th Century
Possibly Australia
Resin and stone; 2 1/8 × 1 7/…
Cutting Tool
Cutting Tool, mid 19th to early 20th Century
Possibly Australia
Resin and stone; 2 1/8 × 1 7/…
Cutting Tool, mid 19th to early 20th Century Possibly Australia Resin and stone; 2 1/8 × 1 7/8 × 5/8 in 2015.17.63 The George Stanley Lodin Collection
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Cutting Tool

ClassificationsTools and Equipment
Datemid 19th - early 20th Century
Made AtAustralia, Australia
Collection SiteSydney, New South Wales, Australia, Australia
MediumResin and stone
Dimensions2 1/8 × 1 7/8 × 5/8 in. (5.4 × 4.8 × 1.6 cm)
Credit LineThe George Stanley Lodin Collection
Object number2015.17.63
DescriptionTools with a sharp cutting edge could be used for various purposes. In this case, the sharp edge of stone was used for cutting various materials.
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