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Title |
J. B. Gillett's bowie knife |
Collection |
Texas Ranger Collection |
Catalog Number |
0221 |
Description |
Sheffield bowie knife with a bone handle made by Manhattan Cutlery Co.,Sheffield, England. The handle has a decorative German silver inlay on each side and the blade is 6.5" long. Ranger J. B. Gillett bought the knife in Austin in 1875, and mentions the trip in his memoirs. |
Date |
circa 1875 |
Artist |
Manhattan Cutlery Company |
Maker |
Manhattan Cutlery Company |
People |
Gillett, James Buchanan "J. B." |
Search Terms |
Manhattan Cutlery Company Bowie knives Museum Highlights |
Credit line |
Courtesy of Mrs. Lou Evans, Lee S. Evans and Mrs. Beulah Evans |