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Girdle and chain
Metal girdle and chain. Long chain with large hook at one end and small hook at the other end. 'Used by children prior to 1843 for haulage in mines' (from label hand written by Harry Rogers)
Found during open cast mining on Hirwaun Common, nr Aberdare.
Collection Area
Industry
Item Number
2009.128/203
Acquisition
Purchase, 23/12/2009
Measurements
Length
(mm): 110
Width
(mm): 78
Width
(mm): 27
Weight
(kg): 1.05
Material
wrought iron
Location
In store
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