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Luce Center
Jacknife excavated at a Colonial house
Object Number:
INV.6055.12
Date:
1740-1783
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 7/8 x 7/8 in. ( 14.9 x 2.2 cm )
Description:
Iron jacknife; single-edged blade that pivots on hinge and folds into handle.
Gallery Label:
This jacknife was excavated by Reginald P. Bolton and others at the Colonial Nagel house.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.