Blubber Knife
Object number
38.5
Description
Blubber cutter or skinning knife with wood handle and metal blade. Formerly property of Captain Benjamin Marlbe. Similar specimen in New Bedford whaleship.
Materials
iron
wood
Credit Line
Gift of Alfred Holland
Object Type
blubber knife Related People & Organizations
Marlbe, Ben, Capt. (associated)
Holland, Alfred W. (associated)