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Hunting Knife Prototype For Hunting Knife

This is a Prototype for Hunting Knife. It was designed by Donald A. Wallance. It is dated mid-20th century and we acquired it in 1991. Its medium is wood. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by David M. Wallance and Gregory J. Wallance. It is credited Gift of David and Gregory Wallance.

Its dimensions are

L x W x D: 15.2 × 2.5 × 2.5 cm (6 × 1 × 1 in.)

Cite this object as

Hunting Knife Prototype For Hunting Knife; Designed by Donald A. Wallance (American, 1909 – 1990); wood; L x W x D: 15.2 × 2.5 × 2.5 cm (6 × 1 × 1 in.); Gift of David and Gregory Wallance; 1991-81-894

This object was previously on display as a part of the exhibition Rebeca Méndez Selects.

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