Collection Highlights
Matthew Perry
Date:
ca. 1855
Object Number:
PR.012.2.787
Medium:
Daguerreotype
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Butter knife
Object Number:
INV.14559a
Date:
1846 - 1861
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 x 1/2 x 1/8 in. ( 15.2 x 1.3 x 0.3 cm )
Marks:
stamped: on the side of the handle: "S. KIRK & SON 10.15"
Description:
silver butter knife with a rectangular handle with a waved band between reeded bands; flat curved blade; makers' marks stamped on the side 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.
