Bow used for Manufacture of Fine Quartz Fibres, 1887-1892
Sir Charles Vernon Boys' bow with arrow for shooting quartz fibres, the original process used for their manufacture, England, 1887-1892.
- Measurements:
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overall: 50 mm x 780 mm x 200 mm, , .06kg
- Materials:
- wood (unidentified) , cat gut , sealing wax and metal (unknown)
- Object Number:
- 1931-251/1/1
- Image ©
- The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
