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Paper Knife (USA)

This is a Paper knife. It is dated ca. 1889 and we acquired it in 1976. Its medium is various metals. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Mrs. M. Allison Coudert. It is credited Gift of the daughters of Louis deBébian Moore.

Its dimensions are

Overall: 19 x 2.5 cm (7 1/2 x 1 in.)

Cite this object as

Paper Knife (USA); various metals; Overall: 19 x 2.5 cm (7 1/2 x 1 in.); Gift of the daughters of Louis deBébian Moore; 1976-58-2

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