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Gunpowder box
Wooden box, used to distribute black gunpowder to slate quarries. This example was originally delivered to the Penrhyn quarry, Bethesda. Comb joints have been used to construct the box. Complete with lid.
Collection Area
Industry
Item Number
82.14I
Creation/Production
Curtis's and Harvey Works
Date: 1930-1940
Acquisition
Collected officially, 3/3/1982
Measurements
Length
(mm): 465
Width
(mm): 270
Height
(mm): 320
Material
wood
Location
In store
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