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1989

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1990

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"Axis" Fork

This is a fork. It was designed by Gerald Gulotta. It is dated 1989–90 and we acquired it in 1998. Its medium is stainless steel. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

It is credited Gift of Dansk International Designs, Ltd..

Its dimensions are

L x W x D: 20.1 x 2.7 x 1.9 cm (7 15/16 x 1 1/16 x 3/4 in.)

Cite this object as

"Axis" Fork; Designed by Gerald Gulotta (American, 1921 - 2018); Japan; stainless steel; L x W x D: 20.1 x 2.7 x 1.9 cm (7 15/16 x 1 1/16 x 3/4 in.); Gift of Dansk International Designs, Ltd.; 1998-69-9

This object was previously on display as a part of the exhibition Feeding Desire: Design and the Tools of the Table, 1500-2005.

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