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Knife (Butter knife)
1840-1860
Category
Metals
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Materials
- Silver
Museum Object Number
1972.0425.001
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Miss Marion E. Wilson
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Object Number
1972.0425.001
Object Name
Knife (Butter knife)
Category
Metals - Ineson-Bissell Collection
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Date
1840-1860
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Blade, underside
Inscription: Eagle stamped in a circle
Type: Mark
Location: Blade, underside
Inscription: "L" stamped in a diamond
Type: Mark
Location: Blade, underside
Inscription: Profile bust stamped in an ellipse
Type: Inscription
Location: Handle, upper surface, end
Inscription: "MEC" engraved
Type: Inscription
Location: Blade, upper surface, near handle
Inscription: "72.425.1" incised
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silver
Techniques
- Stamped
- Engraved
Dimensions (inches)
0.866 (W) x 6.85 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
2.2 (W) x 17.4 (L)
Dimensions (oz)
0.8466