2013 Finalist National Medal for Museum and Library Service

Collection Highlights

Carolina Parakeet (Conuropsis carolinensis), Study for Havell pl. no. 26
c. 1825
1863.17.26
Watercolor, graphite, pastel, gouache, and black ink with scraping and selective glazing on paper, laid on card
Artist/Maker: John James Audubon

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Oyster fork

Oyster fork
Oyster fork
Object name 
Oyster fork
Date 
ca. 1900
Related People 
Artist/Maker: Viceroy Plate
Medium 
Silver plate
Dimensions 
Overall: 6 1/8 x 3/4 x 1/2 in. ( 15.6 x 1.9 x 1.3 cm )
Description 
silver plated oyster fork with a downturned, threaded pointed handle with foliate scrolls; three curved and pointed tines; maker's marks stamped on the underside of the handle.
Object Number 
INV.14295
Marks 
stamped: on the underside of the handle: "VICEROY PLATE, U.S.A."
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.