Only a guess, but I wondering if it might be a rather unusual strike-a-light.

Mark



>Hi all
>
>We have recovered a rusted (naturally!) piece of iron from Seneca 
>Village (ca 1825-1855). It has tiny serrations along one side and 
>looks almost like a barette in shape, only heavier; 2 long parallel 
>edges (1/2 to 3/4" in width)  with heavier knob-like attachments at 
>each end.
>
>Any thoughts as to what it could be?
>
>thanks a lot
>
>Nan A. Rothschild
>
>Director of Museum Studies
>Columbia University
>212 854-4977
>
>Research Professor
>Barnard College
>212 854-4315


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