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Fork (USA)
This is a fork. It was manufactured by Gorham Manufacturing Company. It is dated 1875–80 and we acquired it in 2006. Its medium is gold plated, silver. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.
This fish fork is a very good example of the early use of Japonism in American silver and of fish utensils. This piece, together with its companion knife, would be a great addition to the collection to illustrate both high style and food-driven shapes.stiers.
This object was
donated by
Historical Design Inc..
It is credited Gift of Historical Design Inc..
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- silver, ivory.
- Gift of Mrs. Norris W. Harkness.
- 1980-20-1-a/d
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- silver, ivory.
- Gift of Mrs. Norris W. Harkness.
- 1980-20-2
- Coffeepot Coffeepot
- silver, ivory.
- Gift of Mrs. Norris W. Harkness.
- 1980-20-3
Our curators have highlighted 3 objects that are related to this one.
- Creamer Creamer
- silver.
- Gift of Mrs. Norris W. Harkness.
- 1980-20-5
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- silver.
- Gift of Mrs. Norris W. Harkness.
- 1980-20-6
- Sugar Bowl Sugar Bowl
- silver.
- Gift of Mrs. Norris W. Harkness.
- 1980-20-4-a,b
Its dimensions are
L x W x D: 17.3 × 3.2 × 2 cm (6 13/16 × 1 1/4 × 13/16 in.)
Cite this object as
Fork (USA); Manufactured by Gorham Manufacturing Company (United States); gold plated, silver; L x W x D: 17.3 × 3.2 × 2 cm (6 13/16 × 1 1/4 × 13/16 in.); Gift of Historical Design Inc.; 2006-30-5
This object was previously on display as a part of the exhibition Feeding Desire: Design and the Tools of the Table, 1500-2005.
