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Knife

Description

Confederate soldier's knife. Inscribed on blade "J. Ward/Cast Steel." Found by John Weber Sr. in front of the Dunkard Church, from the battle of Antietam, September 16-17, 1862.

Date

circa 1860-1862

Materials

Steel, wood

Dimensions

10 L x 1 W inches

Object ID

1971.83.1

Resource ID

15078

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Elizabeth Keeney

Digital Publisher

Digital resource provided by the Maryland Center for History and Culture

Rights

This digital image is made available here for private study, scholarship, and research. Commercial and other uses are prohibited without the permission of the Maryland Center for History and Culture. For more information, visit the MCHC’s Reproductions and Permissions web page.