Title
Folding tool ensemble
Date19th Century
Mediumwhale skeletal bone, brass
Dimensions7 3/8 in. (18.7 cm)
Donor credit lineKendall Whaling Museum Collection Transfer
Object number2001.100.630
Institutional Credit LineCourtesy of the New Bedford Whaling Museum
DescriptionFolding ensemble (jackknife fashion) with pierced-work ornamental casing (left and right), consisting of three pieces joined (glued) at the bottom and carved as a scallop shell finial; with four pivoting attachments: paper knife (letter opener); toothpick; ear spoon; and scraper. The ornamental casing panels, with pierced-work heart and other motifs, appears to be decorated with bow-drill impressions, in the fashion, with red highlights. Brass fastening.ProvenanceKendall Whaling Museum; NBWMOn View
Not on view
19th Century
19th Century
19th Century
