Harvard Art Museums > 2004.127: Letter Opener Tools and Equipment Collections Search Exit Deep Zoom Mode Add to Collection Copy Link Copy Citation Citation"Letter Opener (Hans Hansen) , 2004.127,” Harvard Art Museums collections online, Dec 02, 2024, https://hvrd.art/o/186487. Identification and Creation Object Number 2004.127 People Hans Hansen, Danish (1884 - 1940) Title Letter Opener Classification Tools and Equipment Work Type tool/equipment Date early 20th century Places Creation Place: Europe, Denmark Culture Danish Persistent Link https://hvrd.art/o/186487 Physical Descriptions Medium Silver Dimensions 17.1 cm (6 3/4 in.) Inscriptions and Marks manufacturer's mark: on side, stamped: Hans Hansen (in script) DENMARK/ SILVER Provenance Recorded Ownership History David Berg, Bequest, 1999. Acquisition and Rights Credit Line Harvard Art Museums/Busch-Reisinger Museum, Bequest of David Berg Accession Year 2004 Object Number 2004.127 Division Modern and Contemporary Art Contact am_moderncontemporary@harvard.edu Permissions The Harvard Art Museums encourage the use of images found on this website for personal, noncommercial use, including educational and scholarly purposes. To request a higher resolution file of this image, please submit an online request. Descriptions Description A sterling silver letter opener in classical form with simple, curved lines and stylized fleur-de-lis on tip of handle. The piece bears some traces of use. Stamps on reverse: "Hans Hansen DENMARK STERLING", name in stylized script. Verification Level This record has been reviewed by the curatorial staff but may be incomplete. Our records are frequently revised and enhanced. For more information please contact the Division of Modern and Contemporary Art at am_moderncontemporary@harvard.edu
