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Knife

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1876

GUSN

GUSN-49218

Description

Silver knife with an oval handle and a rounded blade. Etched foliate design.

Details

Descriptive Terms

knives
silver (metal)
Knife, Eating
Children's food service tools and equipment
Silver
Bright-Cut
Ivy
Knife, Eating

Inscription

"Edgar" (Engraved on the handle)
"July 18, 1876"

Maker

Shreve, Crump & Low (Maker)

Location of Origin

Boston, MA, USA

Credit Line

Museum Accession

Accession Number

1975.76

Reference Notes

Rainwater, Dorothy T., Author. American Silver Manufacturers. EVERYBODYS PRESS, 1966.

Places

Massachusetts (United States)

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