Collection Highlights
Lincoln visits General McClellan at Antietam
Date:
1862, published later
Object Number:
PR.065.778.5
Medium:
Stereograph
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Butter knife
Object Number:
INV.14248
Date:
ca. 1890-1910
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 1/4 x 3/4 x 1/8 in. ( 18.4 x 1.9 x 0.3 cm )
Marks:
stamped: on the underside of the handle: cross in a circle, "HOLMES & EDWARDS" "XIV" in an oval, "HE" superimposed in an oval
Description:
Silver plated butter knife with a flat, pointed end handle with raised sides decorated with floral motifs and a flat, curved and rounded blade; makers' marks stamped on the underside of the stem.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
