Knife

42-30-84A

From: Missouri

Curatorial Section: Historic

Object Number 42-30-84A
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture American
Provenience Missouri
Section Historic
Materials Steel | Horn (animal part) | Brass
Description

Straight, single edged steel blade, the back concave to point. Back near grip serrated. Tang inserted in dark horn ornamented with incised and relief snake. Straight brass guard with knob ends. See Sheath B

Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Morgan Wing on behalf of the Estate of Florence C. Whitney, 1942
Other Number 401 - Collector Number

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