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Knife (Dinner knife)
John Ashmore
1833-1852
Category
Metals
Creator/Artist/Maker
John Ashmore (Maker)
Place of Origin
Philadelphia; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Iron
- Antler
Museum Object Number
1955.0615
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1955.0615
Object Name
Knife (Dinner knife)
Category
Metals
Creator (Role)
John Ashmore (Maker)
Place of Origin
Philadelphia; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Date
1833-1852
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Blade's face, near handle
Inscription: "I. ASHMORE / PHILADELPHIA" stamped incuse in Roman capitals, partially effaced
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Iron
- Antler
Techniques
- Wrought
Dimensions (inches)
0.787 (H) x 1.772 (W) x 11.142 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
2 (H) x 4.5 (W) x 28.3 (L)