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 Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Scope Note: Art & Architecture Thesaurus\OBJECTS FACET\Tools and Equipment\equipment\equipment by material processed\metalworking equipment\metal-cutting and -grinding equipment\metal-cutting and -grinding tools\

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Black blade sharpener with brown alligator skin-like handle, late 19th century - early 20th century

 Item — Folder Unknown: [Barcode: 255.Unknown]
Identifier: TU2009.39.243
Description

Black sharpener with brown alligator skin-like handle and ends of sharpening strip; "Finish" side is dark tan leather, and the sharpening side has been detached and is now attached to top metal loop with a rope; handle is stamped, "Nev-a-hone razor___New York, Guaranteed".

Dates: late 19th century - early 20th century

Leather blade sharpener, late 19th century - early 20th century

 Item — Folder Unknown: [Barcode: 255.Unknown]
Identifier: TU2009.39.242
Description

Leather blade sharpener; brown leather handle and end pieces, black leather sharpening strip; one side inscribed "Sharpen on this side" and on bottom "RA 59"; the other side inscribed, "Finish on this side" and on bottom "Riker".



Inscription(s)

Inscribed, "Sharpen on this side" and "RA 59" and Finish on this side" and "Riker"

Dates: late 19th century - early 20th century