Collection Highlights
Dressing table
Date:
1795-1810
Object Number:
INV.14982
Medium:
Probably New York mahogany, white pine, yellow poplar, other inlays
SUPPORT THE NEW-YORK HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Help us present groundbreaking exhibitions and develop educational programs about our nation's history for more than 200,000 schoolchildren annually.
Museum Collections
Luce Center
Oyster fork
Object Number:
INV.14494
Date:
ca. 1850
Medium:
Silver plate
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 1/8 x 3/4 x 3/4 in. ( 15.6 x 1.9 x 1.9 cm )
Marks:
stamped: on the underside of the handle: "J. H. H. & CO A1 12" incuse
Description:
silver plated oyster fork with a slightly upturned, threaded, pointed handle and three tines, one wider and pointed; maker's amrks stamped on the underside of the handle.
Credit Line:
Gift of Louise Stafford Gilder, 12/14/73
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
