Shreve & Co. dinner forks of the Gilroy-Macdonald family, c. 1890s

Object/Artifact

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Alameda Museum & Meyers House and Gardens

Name/Title

Shreve & Co. dinner forks of the Gilroy-Macdonald family, c. 1890s

Entry/Object ID

1990.12.60

Description

Acc. No. 90.12.60 a. through f. Subject Category: Household Date or Period: c. 1890's Object: Forks Description: Set of 6 matching dinner forks, repossee decorative trim on handles and engraved initial "G." Marked "Sterling " & "Geo. C. Shreve & Co." Size: L-7 1/2 inches. History of Object: Set of 6 matching dinner forks originally owned by the Neil Macdonald family, old-time residents of Alameda. Acquired from: Museum Acquisition Fund Date: 2-10-1990