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Shrewsbury River, New Jersey
1859
S-229
Oil on canvas
Artist/Maker: John Frederick Kensett

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Carving set

Carving set
Object name 
Carving set
Date 
19th century
Medium 
Bone, steel
Dimensions 
Overall: 15 7/8 x 1 1/16 in. (40.3 x 2.7 cm)
Description 
a. Carving knife with silver-mounted bone (antler) handle and steel blade. Inscriptions: HARRISON BROS & HOWSON CUTLERS TO HER MAJESTY/Made in England. Marks: HB & H hallmark - crown flanked by V and R. b. Carving fork with silver-mounted bone (antler) handle and steel tines and lever. Inscriptions: HARRISON BROS & HOWSON/ PATENT ENGLAND. c. Knife sharpener with silver-mounted bone (antler) handle and steel sharpener. Inscriptions: HARRISON BROS & HOWSON, PATENT ENGLAND.
Credit Line 
Gift of Olga Stern
Object Number 
2008.28.1a-c
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.