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1960

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Baldur Knife, ca. 1970–72

This is a knife. It was designed by Jens H. Quistgaard and manufactured by Dansk International Designs, Ltd.. It is dated ca. 1970–72 and we acquired it in 1988. Its medium is stainless steel. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Ann Hysa Dorfsman. It is credited Gift of Ann Hysa Dorfsman.

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Baldur Knife, ca. 1970–72; Designed by Jens H. Quistgaard (Danish, 1919 - 2008); Manufactured by Dansk International Designs, Ltd.; Denmark; stainless steel; Gift of Ann Hysa Dorfsman; 1988-35-8

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