Griswold Hotel Fork

Object/Artifact

Groton Public Library

Name/Title

Griswold Hotel Fork

Entry/Object ID

2017.001.035

Description

2 dinner forks, silver plated, Kings pattern, 7.75", stamped "The Griswold 1928" made by the Gorham Manufacturing Co. The Griswold Hotel, formerly located on Shore Ave. in Groton, was built in 1906 by Morton F. Plant and remained in operation until 1967.

Collection

Jim Streeter Collection

Acquisition

Accession

2017.001

Source or Donor

Streeter, James L.

Acquisition Method

Donation

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Gorham Manufacturing Co.

Date made

1928

Time Period

20th Century

Place

* Untyped Place

Providence, RI

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Makers Mark

Transcription

Gorham

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Fork, Dinner

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Fork, Eating

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Eating & Drinking Utensils

Nomenclature Class

Food Service T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 04: Tools & Equipment for Materials

Dimensions

Length

7-1/4 in

Provenance

Notes

From a collection of cutlery, dishware and other items from the Fort Griswold House and Griswold Hotel, collected by Jim Streeter.