Knife
- Object Name:
- Knife
- Object ID:
- 1952.029
- Creator:
- Richards, William H. (1820-1892)
Inventor ; Babcock, Charles T. (1837-1862)Manufacturer - Place of Origin:
- Boston, MA
- Date:
- 1861
- Description:
- Knife, Fork, Spoon Set. Civil War era set made from tin. First piece is a combination fork and spoon; stamped on front; "RICHARDS / PATENT JULY 23, 1861". Separate knife piece stamped on front; (R)ICHARDS / (PAT)ENT JULY 23 (, 1861)"; Small typewritten tag on back; "Webster 12/21/52".
- Material:
- Metal
Tin - Dimensions:
- W-1.8 L-7.8 inches
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Gladys M. Webster
- People:
- Richards, William H. (1820-1892), Babcock, Charles T. (1837-1862), Webster, Gladys M. (1895-1965)
- Subjects:
- Civil War, Eating & drinking, Camp life
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