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Carter No.: 048j

Handlist description: Two compound bows tied up in cloth

Card/Transcription No.: 048j 



48 (j)  Two compound bows tied up in cloth.

These were wrapped up with a bandage about 7 wide. An end of the bandage was doubled
down one end of the two bows about 5. It was then wound round and round both bows for
complete length, and tied in a loose knot at the other end.
Card no. 048j relating to Carter no. 048j
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