Relic from Franklin's Northwest Passage expedition

Head of gouging instrument, iron

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Head of gouging instrument, iron
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Head of gouging instrument, iron, relic from Franklin expedition, found in Northwest Territories of Canada, probably part of ship, probably English, 1800-1845

Details

Category:
Wellcome (general)
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A651467
Materials:
iron
type:
gouge
credit:
Wellcome Trust (Purchased from Stevens)