Museum purchase, 1974.31.22ad © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Society

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Miniature knives and forks

MakerMade by George M. Griswold (American)

Dateearly 20th century

MediumSteel; paper; wood

ClassificationsMetalware

Credit LineMuseum purchase

Object number1974.31.22a-d

DescriptionSet of three miniature metal knives (.22a) and forks (.22b) in unlabeled white box (.22c box top, .22d box bottom). Knives and forks are undecorated, except for the knives which have (GEO. M. GRISWOLD PAT. APLD. FOR/NEW HAVEN, CONN.) stamped on the blade near the handle. The forks have 4 prongs. Wooden slots in the box hold cutlery in place. Written on the lid of the box in several places is the name Marion Edna Willey.

NotesPrimary Dimensions: knife 3 3/4" long; forks 3 1/4" long; box 7 3/4" long about 2 3/4" wide

Status

Not on view