fork

fork

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Object Name
fork
Object Type
cutlery
Other Terms
Fork; Eating Utensils
date made
c. 1850-1900
place made
United Kingdom: England, Sheffield, Sheffield
United States: United States, Northeastern
Physical Description
steel (fork and pin material)
bone (handle material)
pewter (fittings and inlay material)
Measurements
overall: 5/8 in x 7 1/8 in x 3/4 in; 1.5875 cm x 18.0975 cm x 1.905 cm
ID Number
DL.314637.2433
catalog number
314637.2433
accession number
314637
Credit Line
Bequest of Edith R. Meggers
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
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