Collection Highlights
Castle Garden, New York City
Date:
1859
Object Number:
1972.13
Medium:
Oil on canvas (relined)
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Jacknife excavated at a Colonial house
Object Number:
INV.6055.11
Date:
1740-1783
Medium:
Iron, bone
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 1/8 x 3/4 in. ( 15.6 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
Iron and bone jacknife; single-edged blade that pivots on hinge and folds into handle with bone grips.
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.
