Collection Highlights
Armchair
1785-1789
1916.7
Mahogany; pine, poplar
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Luce Center
Dess1947ert knives (12) in a box
Object name
Dess1947ert knives (12) in a box
Date
ca. 1806
Medium
Silver, ivory
Dimensions
Box: 10 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 1 1/4 in. ( 26.7 x 11.4 x 3.2 cm )
Each (knife): 9 3/8 x 5/8 x 1/2 in. (23.8 x 1.6 x 1.3 cm)
Description
Twelve silver and ivory knives in a wooden box; tapered ivory rectangular handles with fitted, molded tips; flat, silv