Fork
George W. Shiebler
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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)
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Collection
Gallery
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Collection
Manufacturer
Title
Fork
Date
Patented 1859
Medium
Silver
Classification
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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