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knife

knife

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Object Name
knife
Object Type
cutlery
Other Terms
Knife; Bowie
date made
late 20th century
place made
United States: South Carolina, Aiken
Physical Description
steel (overall material)
wood (part: handle material)
Measurements
average spatial: 32 cm; x 12 5/8 in
overall: 7/8 in x 12 7/8 in x 2 1/2 in; 2.2225 cm x 32.7025 cm x 6.35 cm
ID Number
1988.0680.24
catalog number
1988.0680.24
accession number
1988.0680
Credit Line
Albert Blevins Collection, Anonymous Gift
subject
Knives
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
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