Contributed by Islesboro Historical Society
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Description
This homemade fish cleaning knife is said to have been owned by Samuel Warren, an early settler of Islesboro. The round wooden handle allowed the knife to float.
Initials carved into handle, "J W." Could be James, Jeremiah or John Warren, all descendants of Samuel.
About This Item
- Title: Boning Knife, Islesboro, ca. 1800
- Creation Date: circa 1800
- Subject Date: circa 1800
- Location: Islesboro, Waldo County, ME
- Media: Wood, metal
- Local Code: 1111.110
- Object Type: Physical Object
Cross Reference Searches
Standardized Subject Headings
- Warren family--Associated objects
- Warren, Samuel--Associated objects
- Fishing industry--Maine--Islesboro--Equipment and supplies
- Knives--Maine--Islesboro
- Tools--Maine--Islesboro
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For more information about this item, contact:
Islesboro Historical SocietyPO Box 301, 388 Main Road, Islesboro, ME 04848
(207) 734-6733
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