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Knife
A relic of Sir John Franklin's last expedition 1845-48. A tool with axe shaped stone blade and walnut handle probably made from a musket or other fire-arm. The item is possible a skin scraper. It was found by the Burwash Expedition 1925-26 on King William Island. The item is marked 'G'. It was presented to the Royal Naval Museum, Greenwich in 1927 by the Canadian Government.
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Object Details
| ID: | AAA2313 |
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| Collection: | Polar Equipment and Relics |
| Type: | Knife |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Unknown |
| Events: | Arctic Exploration: Franklin Search Expedition, Burwash, 1926; Arctic Exploration: Franklin's Last Expedition, 1845-1848 |
| Date made: | 1845-8; 1926 |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London. |
| Measurements: | Overall: 25 x 178 x 57 mm |