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Fork (Dinner fork)
John Ashmore
1830-1849
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
1967.0642
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1967.0642
Object Name
Fork (Dinner fork)
Category
Metals
Creator (Role)
John Ashmore (Maker)
Place of Origin
Philadelphia; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Date
1830-1849
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Topside of the shaft, at center
Inscription: "STEEL" stamped incuse in Roman capitals, partially effaced
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Iron
- Horn
- Brass
Techniques
- Wrought
Dimensions (inches)
0.709 (W) x 6.929 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
1.8 (W) x 17.6 (L)