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Knife (USA)
This is a knife. It was manufactured by Gorham Manufacturing Company. It is dated 1875–80 and we acquired it in 2006. Its medium is gold plated, silver. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.
This fish knife is a very good example of the early use of Japonisme in American silver and of fish utensils. This piece, together with its companion fork, would be a great addition to the collection to illustrate both high style and food-driven shapes.
This object was
donated by
Historical Design Inc..
It is credited Gift of Historical Design Inc..
- Bowl Bowl, late 19th century
- silver (bowl), silver pated, metal (liner).
- Gift of Mrs. Leo Wallerstein.
- 1959-72-4-a,b
Its dimensions are
L x W x D: 19.5 × 2.3 × 0.5 cm (7 11/16 × 7/8 × 3/16 in.)
Cite this object as
Knife (USA); Manufactured by Gorham Manufacturing Company (United States); gold plated, silver; L x W x D: 19.5 × 2.3 × 0.5 cm (7 11/16 × 7/8 × 3/16 in.); Gift of Historical Design Inc.; 2006-30-4
This object was previously on display as a part of the exhibition Feeding Desire: Design and the Tools of the Table, 1500-2005.
