Collection Highlights
"In relation to Foreign Nations." Draft of Federalist #64
Date:
ca. 1788
Object Number:
MSS.JohnJayPapers.1
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Oyster fork
Object Number:
INV.14510
Date:
ca. 1880
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 1/8 x 5/8 x 3/8 in. ( 15.6 x 1.6 x 1 cm )
Marks:
stamped: on the underside of the handle: "1847 ROGERS BROS." besides a circular mark
Description:
Silver oyster fork with an upturned handle with shell decoration, twisted stem and three pointed tines; maker's marks stamped on the underside 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.
