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Knife, Pocket

Object number26

Datec. 1755

MediumIron; Wood

Credit LineGift of George A. Hill

DescriptionPocket knife with iron blade that collapses into curved wooden handle.Dimensions8.5 x 0.875 x 0.75 in. (21.6 x 2.2 x 1.9 cm)
Historical NotesThis knife was excavated at the site of General John Forbes's camp. It was donated to the Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania by George A. Gill on September 1, 1917.

Related person Brigadier General John Forbes (Scottish, 1707 - 1759)

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