A silver plated dinner fork from a set owned by Walter P. Temple's family ca. 1920s.

Object/Artifact

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Homestead Museum

Name/Title

A silver plated dinner fork from a set owned by Walter P. Temple's family ca. 1920s.

Entry/Object ID

2016.294.6.1

Description

A silver plated dinner fork from a set owned by Walter P. Temple's family, ca. 1920s. The dinner fork is part of a set and was said to have been used in La Casa Nueva. The flatware was manufactured by the Oneida Company. The style is called Grosvenor which was first produced in 1921. On the back of the fork handle reads, "COMMUNITY PLATE." The handle is engraved with the Temple family name inside a rectangular space with intricate designs on both sides. It is in good condition despite the tarnish discoloration.

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