Object Name
Knife, Putty
Artist/Maker
Richard
Materials
Wood --Metal
Catalogue Number
93-14.294
Dimensions
L: 18.0cm W: 2.8cm H: 2.4cm
Description
A putty knife with a wooden handle. The handle is cylindrical and made of a light brown hardwood. The blade is wide and flat. It tapers toward the top and ends in a flat edge. A stamp on the blade reads "Richard". The width of the knife edge is 1 1/8".
History
Putty knives are tools that can have many applications. They have a wide blade for spreading and smoothing materials. The blade is not sharpened. They are traditionally used for glazing the edges of windows, but can be used for painting, applying cement, and countless other uses.
