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Carter No.: 082

Handlist description: Chair of ebony and papyrus

Card/Transcription No.: 082-2


Owing to this frail form of construction, the papyrus having deteriorated, the heavy nature of
ebony wood, it fell apart the moment an attempt was made to move it. However, by careful
preparation it could eventually be restored.

For dimensions and general idea of its construction, see attached note:-

Card no. 082-2 relating to Carter no. 082
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