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Letter opener for the Black Star Line

Object Details

Description
A letter opener carved from ebony wood with a depiction of Kwame Nkrumah at the figurehead terminal and a long, tapered blade with a warm patina. Imprinted into the proper right side of the blade are the words [SHIP WITH BLACK STAR LINE]. There are some nicks and other marks along the blade.
Date
ca. 1960
Created by
Unidentified
Subject of
Black Star Line, Ghanaian, 1957 - 1999
Place made
Ghana, West Africa, Africa
Topic
African American
Africa
Business
Transportation
Travel
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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Classification
Tools and Equipment
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Data Source
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2014.63.59
Type
letter openers
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
Medium
ebony
Dimensions
H x W x D: 8 × 1 × 3/4 in. (20.3 × 2.5 × 1.9 cm)
Record ID
nmaahc_2014.63.59
Metadata Usage
CC0
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5b055a08e-09df-4738-ad0a-6a941dcfb061
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