Contributed by Maine Historical Society
Description
This dagger was made in the Libby Prison, Richmond, Virginia, by an unknown Maine man. The handle is too small for this dagger to be used as a weapon.
About This Item
- Title: Dagger crafted in the Libby Prison, Virginia, by a prisoner of war, ca. 1864
- Creation Date: circa 1864
- Subject Date: circa 1864
- Location: Richmond, VA
- Media: Metal, leather
- Local Code: 1686*
- Object Type: Physical Object
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Maine Historical Society485 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
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