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1927

  • Work on this object began.

1937

  • Work on this object ended.

2019

  • We acquired this object.

2023

2025

  • You found it!

Steak Carving Knife Knife

This is a knife. It was designed by Russel Wright and manufactured by Lamson & Goodnow Manufacturing Co. and distributed by Langbein Giftwares. It is dated ca. 1932 and we acquired it in 2019. Its medium is stainless steel, wood. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Andrew van Styn. It is credited Gift of Andrew Van Styn from the estate of Don Magner.

Its dimensions are

L x W x D: 27.2 × 2.8 × 1.3 cm (10 11/16 × 1 1/8 × 1/2 in.)

It has the following markings

On fork, stamped on shaft above handle: LANGBEIN STAINLESS / DESIGNED BY / RUSSELL [sic] WRIGHT On knife, stamped on blade above handle: LANGBEIN STAINLESS / DESIGNED BY / RUSSELL [sic] WRIGHT

Cite this object as

Steak Carving Knife Knife; Designed by Russel Wright ((American, 1904–1976)); Manufactured by Lamson & Goodnow Manufacturing Co. (American, founded 1856); Distributed by Langbein Giftwares (American, ca. 1930 - 1960); stainless steel, wood; L x W x D: 27.2 × 2.8 × 1.3 cm (10 11/16 × 1 1/8 × 1/2 in.); Gift of Andrew Van Styn from the estate of Don Magner; 2019-28-138

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