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Miniature knives and forks
Dateearly 20th century
MediumSteel; paper; wood
Credit LineMuseum purchase
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.
Object number1974.31.22a-d
Markings"GEO. M. GRISWOLD/ PAT. APLD. FOR/ NEW HAVEN, CONN." (knives)NotesPrimary Dimensions: knife 3 3/4" long; forks 3 1/4" long; box 7 3/4" long about 2 3/4" wideSubject Terms
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Not on viewHolley Manufacturing Company
Adeline Darrow Wightman