New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2008.

Naval Dirk

CultureUnknown

Date1812-1821

MediumSteel, wood, and copper

DimensionsOverall: 22 1/2 in. (57.2 cm)

Credit LineChrysler Museum of Art, Moses Myers House

Object numberM51.1.281

On View

Chrysler Museum of Art, MMH, Upper Sitting Room

DescriptionThis is a dirk; pointed grooved steel blade, wooden handle, grooved and chamfered corners, gilded copper trim.

Exhibition HistoryMyers House/Consul Room Published ReferencesJoe Mosier, "The Reluctant Midshipman: The Journeys of Henry Myers," _The Daybook_ 8, issue 3 (12/2002): 6-9, 14-15.