Letter Opener

Object/Artifact

-

Key West Art & Historical Society

Name/Title

Letter Opener

Entry/Object ID

1992.37.0001

Description

Preserved caiman head with a letter opening blade attached to the base of the head. The caiman head is stuffed with newspaper. The letter opener has "Havana" engraved on it.

Collection

Cuba Collection

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1950

Time Period

20th Century

Place

Country

Cuba

Continent

North America

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Opener, Letter

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Writing Accessories

Nomenclature Class

Written Communication T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 06: Tools & Equipment for Communication

Dimensions

Height

1-3/4 in

Width

10-1/2 in

Depth

2-1/2 in

Material

Plastic, Leather