Collection Highlights
Armchair
Date:
1856-1857
Object Number:
1857.11
Medium:
Oak
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Luce Center
Jacknife blade excavated at a Colonial house
Object Number:
INV.6055.9
Date:
1740-1783
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/2 x 1/2 in. ( 8.9 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Iron jacknife blade; single-edged.
Gallery Label:
This jacknife blade 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.
