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Bistoury

Object Details

Description
Bistoury with a curved steel blade, ebony handle, and “GEMRIG” inscription.
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
Credit Line
Elizabeth F. Wolfley, Eleanor Wolfley Bisell, Caroline Wolfley Shannon and Elizabeth Wolfley Harman
Physical Description
metal, steel (overall material)
wood, ebony (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 1/4 in x 6 3/4 in x 3/4 in; .635 cm x 17.145 cm x 1.905 cm
Object Name
Knife
knife
surgical set
Other Terms
Knife; Cutting Tools; Bistourie
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