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Flail (one of pair)

19th century
Object PlaceMassachusetts, United States
Medium/TechniqueShort pole: hickory; long pole: ash; leather
DimensionsOverall: 116.8 x 2.5 cm (46 x 1 in.)
Overall: 77.8 x 3.8 cm (30 5/8 x 1 1/2 in.)
Credit LineGift of Richard B. Pierce
Accession number1977.575
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ClassificationsTools and equipment
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InscriptionsShorter, thicker pole branded: "[C, G, O, or P] PEIRCE"
ProvenanceFrom the Pierce family, Wellesley Hills, Massachsuetts; 1977, gift of Richard B. Peirce, 8 Old Farm Road, Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts (Accession Date June 9, 1977). February 26, 2015, deaccessioned by the MFA for sale through Northeast Auctions, Portsmouth, New Hampshire.