Collection Highlights
Mrs. William Walton (1708-1786)
ca. 1750
1902.4
Oil on canvas
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Historical souvenir
Object name
Historical souvenir
Date
1898-1900
Medium
Metal
Dimensions
9 1/8 x 2 1/4 x 1/2 in.
Description
A metal letter opener in the shape of a sabre with a looping pommel molded in the form of an animal. Probably from the Spanish-American War era.
Credit Line
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number
2002.1.4651
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
