Thomas G. Brown & Sons
Letter Opener

Letter Opener
ManufacturerAmerican, 1881 - c. 1915
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • Letter Opener
Date1900–1915
PlaceNew York, New York, United States
MediumSilver and flint
DimensionsOverall: 5 7/8 × 1 1/8 in. (15 × 2.9 cm)
Credit LineBequest of Mary Beth Baird
Object number2004.1328
Not on view

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Department
Decorative Arts, Craft, and Design
Object Type
ProvenanceMary Beth Baird, Austin; bequeathed to MFAH, 2004.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Stamped underside of blade: "[hallmark] / Sterling"

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