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New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
Butter knife
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.

Butter knife

CultureAmerican
Date19th century
MediumSilver | Silver plate
DimensionsOverall: 6 7/8 in. (17.5 cm)
InscribedInitials "FCB"; Blade marked with an eagle, V and head turned right.
Credit LineGift of Miss Sade C. Styron
Object number68.79.4
Not on view
DescriptionButter knife with beading and acanthus leaves on handle. Silver handle and silverplated blade.

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