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Hunting Knife Prototype For Hunting Knife, mid-20th century

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 balsa 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.)

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Hunting Knife Prototype For Hunting Knife, mid-20th century; Designed by Donald A. Wallance (American, 1909 – 1990); balsa wood; L x W x D: 15.2 × 2.5 × 2.5 cm (6 × 1 × 1 in.); Gift of David and Gregory Wallance; 1991-81-898

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

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