Collection Highlights
Ma-Nuncue
Date:
After 1826
Object Number:
PR.221.58
Medium:
Engraving
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Knife
Object Number:
1934.72
Date:
1825-1865
Medium:
Steel, wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 1/2 x 1 x 3/8 in. ( 24.1 x 2.5 x 1 cm )
Marks:
stamped: on blade: "R./ KIRK &SONS/ SHEFFIELD"
Description:
Steel knife with a rounded blade; rectangular wooden handle tapering towrd the blade cuff; blade stamped, "R./ KIRK &SONS/ SHEFFIELD."
Gallery Label:
According to accession records, this knife was part of a camp kit used by a soldier during the Civil War.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John S. Appleby
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
