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Monthly Archives: August 2012
Ask A Curator: Rectangular Bale Seal
Lead bale seals were used from the 1300s through the 1800s to indicate inspection of goods shipped in bales. These seals were used by government officials to denote quality control or taxation status, or by private merchants to impart information … Continue reading
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