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Object Name
Bowie Knife and Sheath
Object Number
1971-04-12 a,b
Description
Bowie knife. Steel blade. Carved wooden handle with steel ornament on end of decorative shell. Bowie knife has round stamp on one side of blade "Cast Steel Bowie Knife" and printed near bottom of blade "Unwin & Rodgers/Celebrated/Make Sheffield" Leather sheath with iron tip and end. Button protruding from bottom of sheath to allow user to hook sheath onto belt. Leather impressed with decorative floral design.
Category
Tools and Equipment for Science and Technology
Maker
Date Made
mid 19th century
Dimensions
15" long x 2 3/4" wide
Materials
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