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Photograph of a book clasp in use

Findspot: 
Leiden, Netherlands
Period: 

Book clasps held books shut to protect them from moisture when they were not in use.

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Collection information

Collection: 
Herbert Art Gallery and Museum, Coventry

Exhibition details

Catalogue number: 
65

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