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Weapons ➔ Olsen Knife with Deer Engraving and Sheath
Identifier:
2014.36.19Description:
Small hunting knife manufactured by Olsen Knive Co. The company was formerly based in Howard City, MI and was one of the premier American knife manufacturers from the 1950s to around the 1970s, when afterwards the main facility burned down. Wooden handle, curved brass hilt. Metal casting of deer inset on handle.Marked lightly on the tang: "Olsen H. C. MI"
The sheath for this knife bears an acorn and oak leaf embossed design.
Date:
1960sMaterials:
Metal. LeatherCurrent Location Status:
In StorageCollection Tier:
Tier 2Exhibit/Program:
Be Curious (October 1 2013 – March 1 2015)Rotating display of recently accessioned artifacts.
Related Entities:
Mr. Peter M. Wege II (donor) Ms. Diane L. Wege Sherogan (donor) Mr. Jonathan M. Wege (donor) Mary G Nelson (donor) James A. Straub (identified by)Alternate names: Jim Straub
James A. Straub was a Collections department volunteer and Collection Committee Member at the Grand Rapids Public Museum, offering his services as an art historian. Among his many life accomplishments were his family, and serving in the United States Marine Corps, including a 13-month tour of duty in Vietnam. His list of achievements include 27 years as Detective Lieutenant from the Kent County Sheriff's Department, Original Catalogue Director of the Mathias Alten Catalogue Raisonne, and providing significant contributions to the book, Mathias Alten: Journey of an American Painter.
Jim was honored to have been appointed by Gov. Milliken to the Board of Forensic Polygraph Examiners and by the GR mayor to the GR Historical Commission. Additionally, Jim served as President of the Command Officers Bargaining Unit at the Kent County Sheriff's Department and Vice President of the GR Historical Society. Along with his dedicated service to GRPM Jim was also a member of the Board of Kent County Employees Credit Union, the Kent County Pension Board, the Art Advisory Committee for Butterworth Hospital, the Acquisitions Committee at the Grand Rapids Art Museum and the GVSU Gordon Gallery Advisory Committee.
