Clasp Knife
42-30-175
From: Spain
Curatorial Section: Historic
Object Number | 42-30-175 |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Culture | Basque |
Provenience | Spain |
Section | Historic |
Materials | Steel | Wood | Shell | Metal |
Description | Single-edged steel blade tapering to point; engraved on both faces in conventionalized floral design with the word: SOI DE FEM SA DE MIDINO NO. Notched at back of blade for holding it in position. Black wooden grip with ends with fine crossline decoration. Shell rivets and tiny metal studs. |
Credit Line | Gift of Mrs. Morgan Wing on behalf of the Estate of Florence C. Whitney, 1942 |
Other Number | 122 - Collector Number |
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