Collection Highlights
Group of Chicago Zouave Cadets
Date:
Object Number:
PR.049.FF.MIL.CHIZOU
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Oyster fork
Object Number:
INV.14559b
Date:
ca. 1905
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 3/8 x 3/4 x 1/2 in. ( 13.7 x 1.9 x 1.3 cm )
Marks:
stamped: on the underside of the handle: "S" in a circle with wings, "STERLING" and "THEODORE B. STARR"
engraved: on the underside of the handles: "LBS" in script
Description:
silver oyster fork with a downturned oval handle with an all over foliate design; underside of the handle engraved, "LBS" in script; three pointed tines; maker's marks stamped on the underside of the handle.
Gallery Label:
LBS is Louise Bancker Stafford (1860-1934), who married William Howard Gilder in 1881.
Credit Line:
Gift of Louise Stafford Gilder, 12/14/73
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
