Collection Highlights
At the Battle of Palo Alto
Date:
1846
Object Number:
PR.068.24
Medium:
Lithograph
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Pocket knives (2)
Object Number:
INV.14536bc
Date:
ca. 1850
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Each (when open): 6 x 5/8 x 1/8 in. (15.2 x 1.6 x 0.3 cm)
Marks:
stamped: on each blade: "I/ X/ L" in an oval, "M' in a diamond, and a bust in an oval
engraved: on handle b: "E E G" in script
engraved: on handle c: "E H" in script
Description:
Pair of silver pocket knives with oval handles with foliate, scroll, bead and cartouche decoration; handle b engraved, "E E G" in script; handle c engraved: "E H' in script; flat pointed blade with one sharp edge, folds into the handle; maker's marks stamped on the blade.
Credit Line:
Gift of Louise Stafford Gilder, 12/14/73
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
