On View
Cultural Expressions Gallery
Exhibition
Cultural Expressions
Manufactured by
Unidentified
Date
20th century
Medium
metal, wood
Dimensions
H x W x D: 5 11/16 × 1 1/2 × 1 1/2 in. (14.4 × 3.8 × 3.8 cm)
Description
A wood handled oyster knife. The handle of the knife is pear shaped and completely covers the knife’s tang, which inserts into the handle. The blade is flat and dull and terminates in a curved point.
Place used
Maryland, United States, Chesapeake Bay, North and Central America
Classification
Tools and Equipment-Culinary
Type
oyster knives
Topic
Black Enterprise
Communities
Cooking and dining
Foodways
Labor
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2013.195.1
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5e44cfce6-9c70-4701-9668-dc7114c11998

Cataloging is an ongoing process and we may update this record as we conduct additional research and review. If you have more information about this object, please contact us at NMAAHCDigiTeam@si.edu

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