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Letter opener

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1890-1930

GUSN

GUSN-17825

Description

Souvenir? letter opener w/ marquetry oval set in handle--image of woman in dress. Openwork at handle. Finished wood.

Details

Descriptive Terms

letter openers
carving (processes)
painting (coating)
wood (plant material)
souvenirs
Carved
Painted
Souvenir
KNIFE, PAPER

Inscription

Painted on opener body: ""Bellagio""

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

11.75 x 1.25 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.1966

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