Pocket knife advertising Marsteller business in Charles Town

Object/Artifact

Jefferson County Museum

Name/Title

Entry/Object ID

Description

Pocket knife advertising a local business. Two blades, both well-worn. Tang on large blade stamped "DIAMOND" on one side and "Albert [additional letters obscured by rust] on other side. Cover & bolster are one piece, silver colored and stamped "Geo C. Marsteller / One Price Clothier / Charles Town, W. Va." Marsteller operated a business in Charles Town in the early 20th century. References:www.allaboutpocketknives.com/content/miscellaneous-research-topics/knife-construction-components/ and www.allaboutpocketknives.com/images/content/blade_parts.jpg

Acquisition

Accession

568

Source or Donor

Tipton, John

Acquisition Method

Gift

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Manufacturer's Mark

Location

Tang of large blade

Transcription

"DIAMOND" on one side and "ALBERT....?" on other side.

Language

English

Material/Technique

Stamped

Material

Metal