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pocket knife

Catalog Number
2017.23.1
Date of Origin
unknown
Materials
metal
Description
Silver-colored, metal pocket knife with round, dot pattern (raised) and curved leaf pattern/design.
History
This pocket knife belonged to the donor's grandfather, Albert Bielefeld.

Albert Bielefeld was born in Germany on November 4, 1888. Clara Raak was born in Grand Rapids, MI on August 20, 1893. They were married in Holland, MI on September 23, 1915. Albert passed away in Holland, MI on March 24, 1966, Clara passed away in Zeeland, MI on August 12, 1976, both were buried in Pilgrim Home Cemetery. Albert worked at the Holland Racine Shoe Company (1921-1952) and lived in Holland at 909 West 16th Street (1921) and 199 West 16th Street (1927- ca. 1960) with Clara and their four children (Elmer, Emily, Dorothy).
Gift of
Poppe, Barbara