Collection Highlights
Provisional Constitution and Ordinances for the People of the United States
Date:
1858
Object Number:
LIB.KF4550.Z9.B76
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Pocket knife
Object Number:
INV.14554
Date:
ca. 1850
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
overall when open: 5 7/8 x 3/4 x 1/4 in. ( 14.9 x 1.9 x 0.6 cm )
Marks:
stamped: on the blade: Nordic bust in an oval, "T/ &/ W" in gothic script in a cartouche, arm and hammer in an oval
engraved: on the blade: "Day" in script
Description:
Cast silver pocket knife with an oval handle with foliate scroll decoration; flat pointed blade with one sharp edge, folds into the handle; blade engraved, 'Day" in script; maker's marks stamped on the blade.
Credit Line:
Gift of Louise Stafford Gilder, 12/14/73
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
