Collection Highlights
Aaron Burr (1756-1836)
Date:
1836
Object Number:
1927.59
Medium:
Plaster with wash
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Fork
Object Number:
1934.71
Date:
1825-1865
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 1/2 x 1 1/8 x 1/8 in. ( 19 x 2.9 x 0.3 cm )
Marks:
stamped: bottom handle: "G.I. MIX"
Description:
Cast brass fork with four tines and a double ovoid handle; all over bead and scroll decoration; stamped mark at bottom of handle.
Gallery Label:
According to accession records, this fork was part of a camp kit used by a soldier during the Civil War.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. & Mrs. John S. Appleby
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
