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.

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Classification: Tools and Equipment-Personal use

Date: ca. 1960

Object number: 2014.63.59

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Created by: Unidentified
Subject of: Black Star Line, Ghanaian, 1957 - 1999

Topic: African American; Africa; Business; Transportation; Travel

Place made: Ghana, West Africa, Africa

Medium: ebony
Dimensions: H x W x D: 8 × 1 × 3/4 in. (20.3 × 2.5 × 1.9 cm)

Data Source: National Museum of African American History and Culture

Restrictions & Rights: No Known Copyright Restrictions

Type: letter openers

Record ID: nmaahc_2014.63.59

Usage: CC0

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].

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