Eraser Knife

Object/Artifact

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Toronto's First Post Office

Name/Title

Eraser Knife

Entry/Object ID

2013.1.8.1-2

Tags

Writing Accessories

Description

Double sided steel blade eraser knife with dark wood (Rosewood?) handle. Blade shaft has markings on both sides: two symbols, a star and a cross above 'Sheffield England' on one side; 'Rodgers Cutlers to her Majesty' on the other side. Hardened paper sheath with black coating, embossed with the two symbols, a star and a cross next to lettering 'Joseph Rodgers & sons / Sheffield'.

Dimensions

Height

0.1 cm

Dimension Notes

.1: 13.6 L x 1.7 W .2: 8.2 L x 2.3 W

Update Date

October 28, 2021