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Leather case used by miners to carry explosives underground. Cylindrical case with carrying handle on one side, lid is held on by a leather strap hinge held on by 8 metal nails, buckle at front but top strap to lock down lid missing, remains of red and blue paint on front, four holes in top.
Collection Area
Industry
Item Number
1994.191
Acquisition
Collected officially, 23/11/1994
Measurements
top
(mm): 170
Height
(mm): 270
Weight
(kg): 1.55
Material
leather
metal
Location
Big Pit National Coal Museum : Pit Head Baths Gallery (DC 1.03 lower shelf)
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