Wooden fragment of figurehead (possibly unicorn)
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Object number1997.096.4
TitleWooden fragment of figurehead (possibly unicorn)
DescriptionA fragment of the 1857 figurehead of ss Great Britain. It would be a part of the unicorn, possibly the tail piece. Earthy grey in colour with little surface dirt. In relatively good condition.
Production date 1856 - 1858
Object namefigurehead (fragment)
Object categoryhull and deck fabric
Materialwood
Techniquecarved
Dimensions
- length: 232 mm
width: 55 mm