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Catalog Number CAS 0389-1985   CAS 0389-1985; Knife sheath
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Knife sheath
Culture German
Global Region Europe
Country Germany
State/Prov./Dist. Bavaria
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture mid 1800s
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Wood; Leather
Description From BRL 1982: “Trousse scabbard; Bavaria, mid 19th century; Leather; Five pockets for knife, fork, steel and 2 skewers; Back marked ‘AI’ - probably owner’s initials.”
Dimensions (cm) Width = 6.6, Thickness = 3.7, Length = 15.6