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[one of four] Knives
French
Late 18th century
Medium/Technique
Tortoise shell, Sablé
Dimensions
Overall (Open): 9 x 1 cm (3 9/16 x 3/8 in.)
Other (Closed): 6 x 1 cm (2 3/8 x 3/8 in.)
Other (Closed): 6 x 1 cm (2 3/8 x 3/8 in.)
Credit Line
The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession Number43.2284d
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CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsUtensils
DescriptionSmall sablé case with cover, boys with dogs, containing 4 knives in tortoise-shell hinged sheaths.
ProvenanceThe Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection, to the MFA 1943