Paper knife

Paper knife that belonged to Miss Jean Armour Burns Brown. It was given to her on 25th January 1909.  The engraving on the handle reads:   front - 'To / Miss Jean Armour / Burns Brown / in memory of a pleasant visit / Jan 25th 1909' back - 'From / WM'
Object no :
BHBN093a, BHBN093b
Collection :
Robert Burns
Creator :
Unknown
Place of Production :
Sheffield
Dimensions :
length (blade) 225mm, length (handle) 95mm
Materials :
metal & silver (handle), ivory (blade)
Location :
NA
Related site :
Mark Farm, Castle Kennedy
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