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(entire), from the Swiss Lakes. Scandinavia is represented by a large number of chipped implements, and a series of perforated axes in different stages of manufacture, from the rude beginning to the finished specimen. Last but not least is the bronze collection, which numbers over 700 objects. In this we have an exhibit which cannot be duplicated, except perhaps by some of the larger European Museums. It contains specimens from Scandinavia, from the Swiss Lakes, and a large number of Etruscan origin. Considering the fact that there were less than fifty articles of bronze in the collection previous to this accession, its importance will at once be seen.