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2010.55
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Harpoon
2010.55
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Artist/Maker Sawyer, John A. 1814-1896
Title

Harpoon

Mediumwood, metal
Dimensions36 × 5 in. (91.4 × 12.7 cm)
Donor credit lineGift of Jay Williams
Object number2010.55
Institutional Credit LineCourtesy of the New Bedford Whaling Museum
DescriptionStandard toggle harpoon marked "J.A.S" made by John A. Sawyer, shipsmith of New Bedford, circa 1850-80.
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