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Knife, Weapon

Object number2014.50.12 a,b

Manufacturer Bowen

Date1939-1945

OriginAtlanta, GA

MediumMetal, leather, resin(?) or bone(?)

Credit LineGift of the family of Isadore "Fred" Dupin, Jack and Patty (Dupin) Dominick, Fred and Bev Dupin

DescriptionMetal knife with brown textured grip, possibly resin or bone. Number stamped across the neck of the blade. Hole through the end of the handle. Red/brown, leather knife holster. Holster has belt attachment loop on the back and round metal snap across the front.Dimensionsa) 8" L x 1.25" W, 0.50" D
b) 7.5" L, 2.25" W, 1.25" D
Marks(a)
On blade: "BOWEN HINGE / ATLANTA, U.S.A."

Stamped on neck: "BOWEN U.S.A."

Stamped across the neck of the blade is "2896".
Historical NotesDonor Patty Dominick’s parents met after WWII. Her father, Isadore “Fred” Dupin, was a tank driver during the war, and after the war he worked for Duquesne beer. He was also a volunteer fireman in Robinson Township, Pennsylvania. He was the Democratic Commissioner for Robinson Township from the 1960s until his death in 1981.

Previous owner Isadore A. Dupin (died 1981)

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