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Metadata
Catalog Number |
0000.128.001 |
Object Name |
Knife, Sugarcane |
Source |
William Mumford |
Place of Origin |
USA, Louisiana, Pointe Coupee |
Place |
USA, Louisiana, Pointe Coupee |
Description |
Sugarcane knife. "Sugar Cane Knife From Wm Mumford Borrowed From Alma Plant[ation -- hard to read since it's written on the peg]" is inked on the handle. On the other side, the handle is stamped "ALMA". There are no other identifying marks. Blade does not appear to be sharpened. Blade has a "hook" on the end. Wood handle is fastened to the blade with four iron pegs, each just under 1/2" in diameter. |
Notes |
Alma Plantation is in Alma, Louisiana |
Dimensions |
H-1 W-5.625 L-20.25 inches |
Material |
Metal/Wood |
Owned |
Alma Plantation |
People |
Mumford, William Bishop |