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Pocket Knife

Collection Type

  • Household accessories

Date

1700-1799

GUSN

GUSN-265850

Description

Blacksmith-made metal knife with a hinge allowing the blade to fold down into the handle. The handle has carved bone decoration nailed to either side.

Details

Descriptive Terms

pocket knives
metal
bone (material)
Knife, Pocket
Knife
Knife, Pocket

Associated Building

Original To Peaslee Garrison House,

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

1 1/8 (W) (inches)

Credit Line

Estate of Reginald S. Bacon

Accession Number

2002.53.2

Places

Haverhill (Essex county, Massachusetts)
Massachusetts (United States)

Related Items

Title Photographic Print Accession Number 2002.53.1

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