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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

Manufacturer Gorham Manufacturing Company (American, founded 1831)
CultureAmerican
Date1864
MediumSilver
DimensionsOverall: 7/8 x 7 1/4 in. (2.2 x 18.4 cm)
InscribedMarked with the Gorham mark and the retailer: "George C. Shreve and Company of San Francisco". Monogrammed "JMW" conjoined.
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Object number83.39
On View
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DescriptionButter knife with a triangular shaped handle with a round medallion of a classical head near the tip. The smaller end becomes a flat blade decorated by engraving on one side. Monogrammed "JMW" conjoined.

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