Name/Title
Flatware KitEntry/Object ID
1945.20.7cDescription
Stamp molded flatware kit, consisting of a spoon, two-tined fork, and knife. The handle of the knife is made of a flat piece of steel folded back to create a hollow space, into which the spoon and fork fit securely. When the pieces are put together, the fork is in the center, and the underside of the spoon faces outward. The spoon has a large bowl with a point tip. The spoon's handle is stamped with the mark, "L & G. PAT. A[illeg]" and crudely engraved with the word "Howes". The knife blade is stamped with the mark, "Hard [illeg] NOV.12 1861 CAST-STEEL".Context
Used by Phil Howe during the Spanish-American War, or his father, Edward Howes, during the Civil War.Acquisition
Accession
1945.20Source or Donor
Howes, Mildred Burr (1902-1994)Acquisition Method
GiftMade/Created
Date made
1861Place
Country
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
Set, FlatwareNomenclature Sub-Class
Food Service SetsNomenclature Class
Food Service T&ENomenclature Category
Category 04: Tools & Equipment for MaterialsDimensions
Dimension Description
OverallWidth
12 inLength
13 inRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Howes, Phillip Sheridan (1875-1941)Person or Organization
Howes, Edward Helon (1843-1918)Related Places
Place
Town
NorthfieldState/Province
VermontCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaRelated Events
Event
Spanish-American WarEvent
Civil War