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Maker(s):Unknown
Culture:American
Title:Letter opener
Date Made:19th century
Type:Food Processing
Materials:ivory
Place Made:North America; United States
Measurements:Overall: 7 7/8 in x 1 in; 20 cm x 2.5 cm
Accession Number:  MH SK G.D.4.1
Credit Line:Joseph Allen Skinner Museum, Mount Holyoke College
Museum Collection:  The Joseph Allen Skinner Museum at Mount Holyoke College
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Description:
A very fine scrimshaw letter opener, in yellowed ivory. Blade scalloped on the back edge, ending in a simple diamond and gadroon design, tanged into a slightly curved and chamfered handle, on which "Lizzie" is etched in fanciful letters.

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