Identification Tag

1922.18.0004

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Basic Information

Artifact Identification Identification Tag   (1922.18.0004)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
  2. :
  3. Personal Symbols
  4. :
  5. Personal Identification
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date World War I, 1914–1918
Culture British, English

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 29.5 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 3.8 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 2.3 cm
Weight 8 g
Measuring Remarks The length is with the cord fully outstreched. The width is that of the largest tag.
Materials Animal--Skin--without Fur/Feathers/Scales, Plant--Hemp
Manufacturing Processes Cutting, Manufacturing
Munsell Color Information Light Yellowish Brown (10YR 6/4) -Cord Dark Reddish Brown (2.5YR 2/4) -Round tag at end Dark Brown (5YR 2/4) -Middle tag

Research Remarks

Published Description N/A
Description N/A
Comparanda

Imperial War Museum North. UNI 12250

Bibliography N/A

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication Courtesy of Thomas McLean Jasper
Reproduction no
Reproduction Information N/A

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