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Butter Knife

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1886-1900

GUSN

GUSN-55602

Description

Silver butter knife with a pointed oval handle and a rounded blade. Lorraine pattern.

Details

Descriptive Terms

butter knives
silver (metal)
Knife, Serving
Knife, Butter
Knife, Butter

Maker

Alvin Manufacturing Co. (Silversmith)

Location of Origin

Providence, RI, USA

Credit Line

Museum Accession

Accession Number

1971.282

Places

Rhode Island (United States)

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