Knife

Object Number: | 42-30-106 |
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Current Location: | Collections Storage |
Culture: | American |
Provenience: | United States of America |
Section: | Historic |
Materials: | Steel Wood |
Credit Line: | Gift of Mrs. Morgan Wing on behalf of the Estate of Florence C. Whitney, 1942 |
Other Number: | 414 - Other Number |
Description
Straight, single-edged steel blade rounded to point; half of back near point bevelled. Tang inserted in square, wooden handle which is widest beyond its middle. Letters: "R.L." with "*" and two anchors and crossed arrows crudely carved on different sides of handle. Brass binding over both ends of grip extends on to sides; brass ring through knob in end. Worn.
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