Pocket knife advertising Marsteller business in Charles Town
Entry/Object ID
16
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.
