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Carter No.: 163

Handlist description: Wooden yoke from curricle-like harness

Card/Transcription No.: 163


163 Wooden yoke of curricle-like harness.

1. Position. S.E. corner of chamber: by Chariot 161.

2. Dimensions Max. length 95.

1:10 <> <> join

3. Description Yoke of harness in hard dark wood. Hooks were separate pieces of wood fitting in. At bottom of fork another piece. Hole 1.6 in diam. right through fork. Shaded parts were covered with leather. Cp. 103, 159, 166.

Card no. 163 relating to Carter no. 163
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