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Caption

George W. Shiebler. Fork, Patented 1859. Silver, 7 11/16 x 1 x 1 in. (19.5 x 2.5 x 2.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of William Lee Younger in memory of Joseph A. Henehan, 2010.77.25. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

Not on view

Manufacturer

George W. Shiebler

Title

Fork

Date

Patented 1859

Medium

Silver

Classification

Food/Drink

Dimensions

7 11/16 x 1 x 1 in. (19.5 x 2.5 x 2.5 cm)

Inscriptions

On handle front in plain oval: [?] " S & E L"

Markings

on stem back: "[lion head] [Cat with crown] GILBERT" at base of back tines of fork: "PATENT 1859"

Credit Line

Gift of William Lee Younger in memory of Joseph A. Henehan

Accession Number

2010.77.25

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