Collection Highlights
Astor House
Date:
ca.1853-1859
Object Number:
PR.020.65.1
Medium:
Wood Engraving
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Single blade chopping knife
Object Number:
1920.126
Date:
1770-1870
Medium:
Wood, tinned iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/4 x 6 x 6 1/2 in. ( 3.2 x 15.2 x 16.5 cm )
Description:
Chopper with broad, curved iron blade with two small scalloped edged areas, cylindrical handle on top.
Credit Line:
Gift of Samuel V. Hoffman
Provenance:
Formerly of the George W. Nash Collection of Ulster County, New York Household Artifacts
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
