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Object ID #18628381

This is a knife. It was manufactured by International Silver Company. It is dated 1936 and we acquired it in 1988. Its medium is stainless steel, silverplated metal. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

It is credited Gift of Gillian Moss.

Its dimensions are

cm: L: 18 x W: 1.5 x D: 1

It has the following markings

On handle: "Flagship" and flag-like symbol. On blade: "INSICO" for International Silver Co. in silverplate.

Cite this object as

Object ID #18628381; Manufactured by International Silver Company (United States); USA; stainless steel, silverplated metal; cm: L: 18 x W: 1.5 x D: 1; Gift of Gillian Moss; 1988-32-1

This object was previously on display as a part of the exhibition Feeding Desire: Design and the Tools of the Table, 1500-2005.

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