Collection Highlights
Declaration of sentiments of the American Anti-Slavery Society : adopted at the formation of said society, in Philadelphia, on the 4th day of December, 1833
Date:
Publication: 1848-1855
Object Number:
LIB.E449.A53.1848
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Dessert fork and knife
Object Number:
INV.14559de
Date:
1838/39
Medium:
Silver, mother-of-pearl
Dimensions:
fork: 4 3/8 x 1/2 x 1/4 in. ( 11.1 x 1.3 x 0.6 cm )
knife: 5 1/4 x 1/2 x 1/4 in. ( 13.3 x 1.3 x 0.6 cm )
Marks:
stamped: on the blade: lion passant in a rectangle, oval bust, gothic "P", anchor in a rectangle, "GU" in a rectangle
Description:
Silver and mother-of-pearl dessert fork and knife with tapered rectangular mother-of-pearl handles and molded oval handle sockets; flat curved blade on the knife; three pointed tines on the fork; maker's marks stamped on the blade.
Credit Line:
Gift of Louise Stafford Gilder, 12/14/73
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
