Knife
1670–1700
Medium/TechniqueMetalwork; iron and wood
Dimensions2.86 x 23.18 cm (1 1/8 x 9 1/8 in.)
Credit LineFrank B. Bemis Fund
Accession number1983.11
On View
Not on viewClassificationsWarfare, hunting, fishing
Collections
ProvenanceSaid to have belonged to John Alderman (17th century) and sold by his descendants [see note]. By 1982, William Taylor (dealer), North Attleboro, MA; 1983, sold by William Taylor to the MFA. (Accession Date: January 12, 1983)
NOTE: According to the dealer at the time of the acquisition. This account has not been verified.
NOTE: According to the dealer at the time of the acquisition. This account has not been verified.
about 1730
about 1750
about 1750
About 1700–25
about 1805–29
1720–50
1720–50
16th century
about 1850
18th century
about 1800
about 1800