Collection Highlights
Our Indian Policy
Date:
1875
Object Number:
PR.029.1
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Knife and fork
Object Number:
1922.121ab
Date:
1795-1815
Medium:
Bone, steel
Dimensions:
Overall (a, knife): 7 1/2 × 3/4 × 3/8 in. (19.1 × 1.9 × 1 cm)
Overall (b, fork): 6 1/2 × 1/2 × 3/8 in. (16.5 × 1
Description:
Fork and knife with rectangular bone handles; rectangular steel set at an angle on the knife; three steel prongs on the fork.
Gallery Label:
This pair of utensils was found between the inner planking of the frigate Constitution when she was rebuilt after the War of 1812.
Credit Line:
Gift of M. F. Savage
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
