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Knife

Samuel Kirk

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of a knife by Samuel Kirk. The knife has a long, flat blade with a rounded tip. The blade is engraved with small text near the handle. The handle is long and thin with a decorative design near the bottom. The handle is made of shiny metal and has a rounded end. The background is solid black with a thin white border around the edge.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1837–46
Medium
Silver
Culture
American
Dimensions
505 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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