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Maker's mark on blade and anniversary stamp.

Pocket Knife

Original OwnerOriginally owned by Scottish Union & National Insurance Company (American, founded 1824)

Date1924

MediumWhite metal

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth while closed): 3/16 x 3 1/8 x 9/16in. (0.5 x 7.9 x 1.4cm) Other (height x width x depth while open): 3/16 x 6 3/8 x 1 7/8in. (3/16in., 16.2 x 4.8cm)

ClassificationsEquipment

Credit LineGift of Centre Marguerite d'Youville

Object number2002.150.0

DescriptionPocket knife with three hinged, extendable parts: a thin blade on one side, a thicker blade on the opposite side, and a tool that opens in the middle. The left end of one side of the knife has a crest with a crown on top. To the right of the crest is stamped, "SCOTTISH UNION & NATIONAL/ INSURANCE COMPANY/ HARTFORD, CONN." The opposite side of the knife is stamped, "1824-ONE HUNDREDTH ANNIVERSARY-1924".

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