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Dagger (weapon): HEN.M.307 & A-1933

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Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Unknown (Uncertain)

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Description

Dagger with maker's mark on blade. Wooden scabbard covered with canvas.

Legal notes

J.S. Henderson Bequest

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1933-03-16) by Henderson, James Stewart

Dating

16th Century, Mid#
Production date: circa AD 1560

Components of the work

Scabbard composed of wood (plant material) canvas
Dagger composed of steel

Identification numbers

Accession number: HEN.M.307 & A-1933
Primary reference Number: 19183
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 2 February 2023 Last processed: Thursday 7 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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