Fishline

1998.19.0225B

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Basic Information

Artifact Identification Fishline   (1998.19.0225B)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Materials T&E
  2. :
  3. Fishing & Trapping T&E
  4. :
  5. Fishing Equipment
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date early 20th Century
Culture Native American: Arctic: Inuit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 37.5 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 7.4 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 2.6 cm
Weight 47 g
Measuring Remarks Length of sinker: 8cm Length of hook: 10cm. Wooden spool w/ thread or sinew. L: 37cm. --MNH Remarks/Description Field
Materials Plant, Plant--Wood,
Manufacturing Processes Carved, Knotting, or Tying, Wrapping
Munsell Color Information Dark Grayish Reddish Brown (2.5YR 2/2) -Fishline. Grayish Brown (7.5YR 4/2) -Spool(wood).

Research Remarks

Published Description N/A
Description N/A
Comparanda N/A
Bibliography N/A

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Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication Museum of Natural History, UIUC
Reproduction No
Reproduction Information N/A

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