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Slate splitters wooden seat (blocyn tin)
A low, high backed stool on which the slate splitter sat, with the block of slate to be split usually resting against his left leg.
Collection Area
Industry
Item Number
2000.133/356
Historical Associations
Association Type: Slate quarries
Date: 20th century
Place: Dinorwic slate quarries
Acquisition
donation, 12/6/2000
Measurements
Length
(mm): 370
Width
(mm): 570
Height
(mm): 850
Weight
(kg): 10
Material
Wood
Location
In store
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