Letter Opener

Object/Artifact

Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Letter Opener

Entry/Object ID

2025.01.022

Description

One letter opener made of an early type of plastic. Ivory cooler with a red stripe around the handle. Two small metal rivets hold the handle to the blade.

Collection

Genesee Country Village and Museum

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Kelsey, E.

Date made

circa 1865

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Manufacturer's Mark

Location

Hilt

Transcription

E. Kelsey's / Pat. / July 25 1865

Language

English

Dimensions

Width

3/4 in

Length

7 in