FOREPADS, Felt, -2-
T1979.44.a-b
14 Felt rings tied together between two rubber pads. Used in harpoon gun as wadding to seal charge. Generally considered more effective than wooden forepads because of their flexibility and because they do not shatter.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | T1979.44.a-b |
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| Accession Date: | 20 Mar 1979 |
Material
| Felt/Textile | felt, string, rubber |
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| Rubber/Natural Resin |
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Measurement
| length | 210mm |
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| diameter | 94mm |
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