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1925

  • Work on this object began.

1935

  • Work on this object ended.

1993

  • We acquired this object.

2015

2025

  • You found it!

Silhouette Knife

This is a knife. It is dated ca. 1930 and we acquired it in 1993. Its medium is silver plate. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

It is credited Museum purchase from Decorative Arts Association Acquisition Fund.

Its dimensions are

cm: L: 24 x W: 2

It has the following markings

On blade, stamped: "INSICO/ STAINLESS." On handle, stamped: "1847 ROGERS BROS."

Cite this object as

Silhouette Knife; USA; silver plate; cm: L: 24 x W: 2; Museum purchase from Decorative Arts Association Acquisition Fund; 1993-150-5

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