Knife and Fork Set

Object/Artifact

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

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Name/Title

Knife and Fork Set

Entry/Object ID

2005.024.2

Description

One knife and fork set with bone handles and steel blades. The knife has a wide, spatulate blade with a beveled top edge. The handle is bone, with decorative steel ends. The three tined fork has a matching handle.

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Bridgeport Knife Company

Date made

1840 - 1860

Place

City

Bridgeport

State/Province

Connecticut

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

Bridgeport Knife Company

Lexicon

Search Terms

Food Service, Cutting Implements

Dimensions

Height

5/16 in

Width

15/16 in

Length

9-5/8 in

Dimension Notes

Fork: .75" H x .75" W x 7.5" L

Parts

Count

2

Parts

1 knife, 1 fork

Material

Steel, Bone

Relationships

Related Entries

Notes

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