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Pocket Knife

Collection Type

  • Household accessories

GUSN

GUSN-29169

Description

A hinged ivory pocket knife with carved accents.

Details

Descriptive Terms

pocket knives
ivory (tooth component)
bone (material)
Knife, Pocket
Bone
Knife, Pocket

Inscription

"For a good girl" (Engraved on the handle)

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Estate of Mrs. Jane N. Grew

Accession Number

1920.568

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