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Object Timeline

1927

  • Work on this object began.

1937

  • Work on this object ended.

2019

  • We acquired this object.

2025

  • You found it!

Steak Set, ca. 1932

This is a Steak Set. It was designed by Russel Wright and manufactured by Lamson & Goodnow Manufacturing Co. and distributed by Langbein Giftwares. It is dated ca. 1932 and we acquired it in 2019. Its medium is stainless steel, wood. It is a part of the department.

This object was donated by Andrew van Styn. It is credited Gift of Andrew Van Styn from the estate of Don Magner.

Its dimensions are

L x W x D (fork): 26.2 × 2.6 × 1.7 cm (10 5/16 in. × 1 in. × 11/16 in.) L x W x D (knife): 27.2 × 2.8 × 1.3 cm (10 11/16 × 1 1/8 × 1/2 in.)

It has the following markings

On fork, stamped on shaft above handle: LANGBEIN STAINLESS / DESIGNED BY / RUSSELL [sic] WRIGHT On knife, stamped on blade above handle: LANGBEIN STAINLESS / DESIGNED BY / RUSSELL [sic] WRIGHT

Cite this object as

Steak Set, ca. 1932; Designed by Russel Wright ((American, 1904–1976)); Manufactured by Lamson & Goodnow Manufacturing Co. (American, founded 1856); Distributed by Langbein Giftwares (American, ca. 1930 - 1960); stainless steel, wood; L x W x D (fork): 26.2 × 2.6 × 1.7 cm (10 5/16 in. × 1 in. × 11/16 in.) L x W x D (knife): 27.2 × 2.8 × 1.3 cm (10 11/16 × 1 1/8 × 1/2 in.); Gift of Andrew Van Styn from the estate of Don Magner; 2019-28-137,138

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