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On Display: House - Pennsylvania Folk Art Room
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
- Horn
- Brass
Museum Object Number
1966.1223.001
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1966.1223.001
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: "J. ASHMORE / PHILADELPHIA" stamped incuse in Roman capitals.
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Iron
- Horn
- Brass
Techniques
- Wrought
Dimensions (inches)
0.472 (H) x 1.339 (W) x 9.606 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
1.2 (H) x 3.4 (W) x 24.4 (L)