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Gift of John, Karlyn, & Brian Rudd, 2010.213.1 © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Holley Manufacturing Co. Pocket Cutlery
Gift of John, Karlyn, & Brian Rudd, 2010.213.1 © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Holley Manufacturing Co. Pocket Cutlery

ManufacturerManufactured by Holley Manufacturing Company American, 1844 - 1946
Mediumsteel; cardboard
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions ((a) box overalll height x width x depth): 1 × 3 3/4 × 3 3/8in. (2.5 × 9.5 × 8.6cm)
Primary Dimensions ((b) overall length of spoon): 3 3/4in. (9.5cm)
Primary Dimensions ((c) overall length x width of knife): 3 5/8 × 3/4in. (9.2 × 1.9cm)
Primary Dimensions ((d) overall length x width of knife): 3 1/8 × 5/8in. (7.9 × 1.6cm)
Primary Dimensions ((e) overall length x width of knife): 2 3/8 × 5/8in. (6 × 1.6cm)
ClassificationsTableware
Credit LineGift of John, Karlyn, & Brian Rudd
DescriptionPocket cutlery. Three knives with blades made of extra cast steel and a spoon in original box from Holley Manufacturing Company in Lakeville, Conn.

(a) box
(b) pocket spoon
(c) large pocket blade
(d) medium pocket blade
(e) small pocket blade
Object number2010.213.1a-e
MarkingsSide of box (a), green stamp, typed in black ink: "1/2 DOZ. NO. 034"InscribedInscribed in blade handle: "HOLLEY/ MFG. CO/ LAKEVILLE/ CONN."
On View
Not on view
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