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Pocket Knife

Collection Type

  • Household accessories

Date

1915-1940

GUSN

GUSN-51137

Description

Of oblong form with white plastic guards (or case, simulating ivory) with two steel blades.

Details

Descriptive Terms

pocket knives
accessories
plastic (organic material)
steel (alloy)
Steel
Plastic
KNIFE, POCKET

Inscription

Impressed on the case is: R.M.S. Franconia. On the blades is read: Chas. Hall/Sheffield.

Associated Building

Original to Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm (Newbury, Mass.),

Maker

Chas. Hall (Maker)

Location of Origin

Sheffield, England

Credit Line

Bequest of Amelia W. Little

Accession Number

1986.800

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