Collection Highlights
Bank of Newburgh Bank Notes
Date:
1823-1824
Object Number:
PR.221.3
Medium:
Engraving
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Steak knives (6) in a box
Object Number:
INV.14117a-g
Date:
1800-1850
Medium:
Silver, ivory, wood, wool
Dimensions:
Box: 1 x 8 1/2 x 2 5/8 in. ( 2.5 x 21.6 x 6.7 cm )
Each (knife): 8 x 1/2 x 1/4 in. (20.3 x 1.3 x 0.6 cm)
Description:
Six silver and ivory steak knives in a wooden box; tapered ivory oval handles with inscibed lined down each side; flat, silver, pointed end blades with oval inscribed handle sockets; rectangular wooden box covered in black paper with metal hinges and hook and eye closures; box lined with green wool.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
