Knife: Dean's Specialty

Object/Artifact

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Waseca County History Center

Name/Title

Knife: Dean's Specialty

Entry/Object ID

55.24.18

Description

Dean's Specialty Supply Complementary Knife. Material: metal, plastic. Size: 1 1/4" x 3" folded. The image displays a small folding pocket knife with two blades partially unfolded, featuring an oval handle engraved with the inscription "DEAN'S SPECIALTY SUPPLY," and below it the words "Dean's A & D Vitamins & Minerals, Waseca, Minnesota," a promotional item with a metallic finish highlighting the simple yet functional design typical of multitools often used for practical, everyday tasks.

Use

Utility cutting tool.

Context

Dean's Specialty Supply was a long-time Waseca Business.

Cataloged By

Pfen

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1955

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Knife, Pocket

Class

Advertising Medium

Category

Communication Artifacts

Create Date

October 16, 2025

Update Date

October 16, 2025