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Pocket Knife Pocket Knife, late 18th century

This is a pocket knife. It was made by "AP", possibly for Abraham Pootholt. It is dated late 18th century and we acquired it in 1931. Its medium is silver. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Eleanor Garnier Hewitt and Sarah Cooper Hewitt. It is credited Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt.

It has the following markings

"AP"

It is inscribed

"47W"

Cite this object as

Pocket Knife Pocket Knife, late 18th century; Made by "AP", possibly for Abraham Pootholt; Netherlands; silver; Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt; 1931-48-96

This object was previously on display as a part of the exhibition Feeding Desire: Design and the Tools of the Table, 1500-2005.

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