Eraser Knife

Object/Artifact

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Toronto's First Post Office

Name/Title

Eraser Knife

Entry/Object ID

2016.5.16

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.

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1825 - 1845

Dimensions

Width

1.7 cm

Length

12.5 cm

Update Date

October 28, 2021