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Carter No.: 208

Handlist description: Framework for pall

Card/Transcription No.: 208-8


External dimensions of pall support (No. 208), given in 'mean measurements'-
length - 432 cms.
width - 293 "
Height of sides - 239 cms.
Height to summit of ridge - 278 cms.

The battens employed for the framing were 8 x 6, and 4 x 6 cms. in thickness; for the posts 8.7 x 6 cms., and for the cross-beams 6.5 x 6 cms.

Dimensions of pall (No. 209).

Length - 550 cms. approx. width - 440 cms. "

Card no. 208-8 relating to Carter no. 208
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