Knife
Knife Sheath
42-30-119
From: Argentina | Libertad
Curatorial Section: American
Object Number | 42-30-119 |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Provenience | Argentina | Libertad |
Culture Area | South American Culture Area |
Section | American |
Materials | Metal | Leather |
Inscription Language | Spanish Language |
Description | Straight, single-edged steel blade, the cutting edge slanted to the point; both faces bevelled toward back near oint; the back of blade marked with the letters A.H. and X repeated. On one face, an engraved head of the goddness of Liberty in profile between two stars over the word: "LIBERTAD". Squared projection over tang which is inserted through silver grip, rectangular in section, with band at each end and around middle with deeply engraved floral pattern; on two faces of grip, an impressed and engraved leaf pattern. Squared section stamped: "Anezin Hnds y Ci a". and "27". |
Credit Line | Gift of Mrs. Morgan Wing on behalf of the Estate of Florence C. Whitney, 1942 |
Other Number | 76 - Collector Number |
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