Paper knife

Object/Artifact

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Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Paper knife

Entry/Object ID

MP.94.621

Description

Cast brass letter opener. The blade is in the form of a bird's feather and the handle a chicken's claw.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Width

2-3/4 in

Length

9-1/2 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 2 3/4 x 9 1/2 in. (7 x 24.1 cm)

Material

brass

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Details of condition: Brass is a bit tarnished.

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, General's Bedroom