Fork

Object/Artifact

-

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Fork

Entry/Object ID

VC.73.5 a-c

Description

Mismatched set of three forks: tines squared at bottom, extending into polygonal haft, riveted into bone handle with full tang. (c: longer haft, concave above shorter handle, polygonal handle).

Collection

Van Cortlandt Manor Object Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Date made

1800 - 1833

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

A & B marked on back of fork: "STEEL PATENTED"

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

VC.73.5 A-C
VC.73.5

Dimensions

Dimension Description

A, B

Length

6-5/8 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 6 5/8 in. (16.8 cm)

Dimension Description

C

Length

6-3/8 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 6 3/8 in. (16.2 cm)

Material

Bone, Steel

General Notes

Note Type

General Note

Note

of three

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Union Church, Storage, Shelf 15C

Note Type

Department

Note

Curatorial