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Letter Opener

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1930-1970

GUSN

GUSN-56251

Description

Wooden handle; pinched, pointed blade

Details

Descriptive Terms

letter openers
steel (alloy)
teak (wood)
Steel
Teak
KNIFE, PAPER

Associated Building

Original to Gropius House (Lincoln, Mass.),

Maker

Sheffield (Manufacturer)

Location of Origin

England

Dimensions

9.125 (H) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Ise Gropius

Accession Number

1984.188

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