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Fork

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1870-1880

GUSN

GUSN-54459

Description

Silver fork with a rounded handle and four tines. Foliate design.

Details

Descriptive Terms

forks (flatware)
silver (metal)
Fork, Eating
Fork, Eating

Inscription

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

Maker

Shreve, Crump & Low (Maker)

Location of Origin

Boston, MA, USA

Credit Line

Bequest of Edgar J. Rollins

Accession Number

1946.657

Places

Massachusetts (United States)

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