Vanderslice & Co knife set of the Macdonald family, c. 1890s

Name/Title

Vanderslice & Co knife set of the Macdonald family, c. 1890s

Entry/Object ID

1990.12.59

Description

Acc. No. 90.12.59 a. through l. Subject Category: Household Date or Period: C. 1890's Object: Knives Description: Mother-of-pearl handled matching knives (12) with silver plated blades signed "Vanderslice & Co." Repossee panel (attachment) between blade & pearl handle. Size: L-8 inches. History of Object: 12 matching pearl handled knives that belonged to the Neil Macdonald family, old-time residents of Alameda. Acquired from: Museum Acquisition Fund Date: 2-10-1990