Paper Knife and Ruler with Case

Accession number 50.308.1A-B

Unique identifier MNY133083

Description Gold tapered paper knife in form of rectangle, engraved in inches and centimeters, and red leather case with gilding. Inscription: Engraved on reverse: 1887 / F and H / 1937. Mark: Stamped on exterior of leather presentation box: Cartier. Stamped on lid: 1887 H and F. DE R. W. 1937. Stamped on bottom of box: From / The Monday Sewing Class.

Dated 1937

Object Type paper knife, ruler (measuring device)

Medium enamel (fused coating), gilding (technique), gold (metal), leather

Physical dimensions L: 8 1/2 in. WEIGHT: 4.87 oz.

File dimensions 18.3 in × 18.3 in at 300dpi
46.5 cm × 46.5 cm at 300dpi

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