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42-30-94

From: United States of America | Virginia | Manasses

Curatorial Section: Historic

Object Number 42-30-94
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Confederate
Provenience United States of America | Virginia | Manasses
Period American Civil War | 19th century
Date Made 1861-1865 CE
Section Historic
Materials Steel
Description

Straight, double edged, steel blade, rounded to point, medial ridge on both faces Edges notched (Intentionally?) Much worn. Tang wrapped with rope to form grip.

Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Morgan Wing on behalf of the Estate of Florence C. Whitney, 1942
Other Number 280 - Collector Number

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