Collection Highlights
Major Gen'l Z. Taylor Before Monterey
Date:
1848
Object Number:
PR.068.27
Medium:
Lithograph
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Knife cleaner
Object Number:
INV.8053
Date:
1875-1900
Medium:
Wood, iron, paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 18 1/2 x 18 x 15 in. ( 47 x 45.7 x 38.1 cm )
Marks:
in relief: on either side of base: "KENT'S PATENT / 199 HIGH HOLBORN LONDON"
in relief: on molded metal plaque affixed to one side of drum: "KENT / PATENTEE & MANUFACTURER / 199 HIGH HOLBORN / LONDON"
printed: on enameled panel set behind molded metal p
Description:
Wooden drum set vertically on cast iron base with four feet pierced for mounting to tabletop; with hand crank and three slots in top of drum for inserting knives for cleaning.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
