File:Knife (possibly Algeria), ca. 1865 (CH 18803991).jpg
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[edit]English: Knife (possibly Algeria), ca. 1865
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English: Knife (possibly Algeria), ca. 1865 |
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English: Integral. Tapered, curved, pointed triangular blade, straight cutting edge. Notched and engraved upper edge. Rectangular handle cut in geometric facets. Oval terminal with button. Brass mantle at bolster engraved with scrolls on both sides. Baluster neck, handle of three graduated knops of vertically ribbed horn and brass laminations, separated by deeply cut balusters. |
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| Date | circa 1865 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Medium | steel | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dimensions | L x W: 24.4 x 2.1 cm (9 5/8 x 13/16 in.) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Product Design and Decorative Arts |
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1985-103-24 |
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| Credit line | The Robert L. Metzenberg Collection, gift of Eleanor L. Metzenberg | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Source/Photographer | Catalog Photo | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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