Collection Highlights
The Assassination of President Lincoln, at Ford's Theater, Washington D.C. April 14th 1865
Date:
1865
Object Number:
PR.052.60
Medium:
Paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Forks (6): deer's head crest ingraved in black on back of handles
Object Number:
1912.23a-f
Date:
1800-1900
Medium:
Steel, ivory
Dimensions:
each overall: 7 x 1/2 x 3/8 in. ( 17.8 x 1.3 x 1 cm )
Description:
Six ivory and steel forks; rectangular ivory handles with a deer's head crest engraved and inked in black on back of handles; three steel tines.
Credit Line:
Gift of Robert C. Rathbone
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
