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Historical souvenir

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.