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Scribing knife
Penknife with two folding blades which retract into an ivory covered handle. A scribing knife was used by colliery officials to mark timber supports that have been paid for.
Collection Area
Industry
Item Number
1993.264
Acquisition
Collected officially, 3/8/1993
Measurements
Length (mm): 95
Width (mm): 30
(): height (mm):
Weight (g): 100
Material
steel
ivory
Location
Big Pit National Coal Museum : Pit Head Baths Gallery (DC 1.01 area below timber)
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