Collection Highlights
Pictorial map of New York and vicinity, showing the suburban towns, and railroad and water communications
Date:
1871
Object Number:
LIB.NS4.M32.3.10.1
Medium:
Black ink on paper, backed with cloth
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Dessert knives (12)
Object Number:
INV.14528k-v
Date:
ca. 1900
Medium:
Silver plate
Dimensions:
each overall: 8 7/8 x 1 x 5/8 in. ( 22.5 x 2.5 x 1.6 cm )
Marks:
stamped: on nine of the blades: "MAPPIN BROTHERS" over a floral motif over, "QUEEN"S CUTLERY WORKS/ SHEFFIELD"
stamped: on three of the blades: "F. KESMODE/ BALTIMORE"
Description:
Twelve silver plated dessert knives with double-swell fiddle handles, cast in vertical halves, with all over foliate scroll decortation; oval egg and dart or foliate handle sockets fitted with flat, curved blades; maker's marks stamped on the blades.
Credit Line:
Gift of Louise S. Gilder, 12/14/73
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
