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Dinner Knife

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1850-1900

GUSN

GUSN-103426

Description

One of a set of four. Silver dinner knife with a dimensional handle and a rounded blade. Foliate design.

Details

Descriptive Terms

flesh forks
silver (metal)
Knife, Eating
Knife, Dinner
Knife, Dinner

Additional Identification Number

3154
1993.857.1c

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

American

Credit Line

Bequest of Eleanor Fayerweather

Accession Number

1993.857.1.3

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