Museum Collections
Luce Center
Knife
Object Number:
1921.30a
Date:
1770-1810
Medium:
Wood, iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 1/4 x 5/8 in. ( 21 x 1.6 cm )
Description:
Wood and iron knife; single-edge blade with wood grips.
Gallery Label:
This knife was found in 1920 during subway excavations at Broad and Front Streets in lower Manhattan.
Credit Line:
Gift of Maurice Blumenthal
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.