Collection Highlights
The Indian: The Dying Chief Contemplating the Progress of Civilization
1856
1875.4
White marble and wood
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Luce Center
Dessert fork
Object name
Dessert fork
Date
1839 - 1851
Medium
Silver
Dimensions
Overall: 5 7/8 x 7/8 x 3/4 in. ( 14.9 x 2.2 x 1.9 cm )
Description
silver dessert fork with an upturned threaded handle with foliate decoration; engraved on the underside of the handle, "C. Ketchum" in script; four curved tines and a foliate drop; makers' marks stamped on the underside of the handle.
Credit Line
Gift of Lena Cadwalader Evans
Object Number