Collection Highlights
The Lost Cause
Date:
1871
Object Number:
PR.068.19
Medium:
Engraving
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Chopping knife
Object Number:
1938.296
Date:
1750-1830
Medium:
Iron, wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 x 8 x 3 3/4 in. ( 20.3 x 20.3 x 9.5 cm )
Description:
Chopper (or chopping knife) with three parallel wrought iron blades and turned wood handle.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
