Knife, Paper
- Object Name:
- Knife, Paper
- Object ID:
- 2025.031.20
- Creator:
- Durgin, William B. Company -- Silversmith
- Place of Origin:
- Concord, NH
- Date:
- 1890-1900
- Description:
- Knife Paper. Sterling silver souvenir paper knife or letter opener, William B. Durgin, Concord, New Hampshire, c. 1891-1900. The paper knife has a relief design on the handle of two mayflowers, a three-masted ship (the Mayflower), and text "PLYMOUTH / 1620". Back of paper knife neck is stamped with the cursive capital D hallmark of the William B. Durgin Company, as well as "STERLING".
- Material:
- Silver
- Dimensions:
- W-0.5 L-5.563 D-0.125 inches
- Credit Line:
- Richard F. Upton New Hampshire Silver Collection, Gift of William W. Upton
- People:
- Durgin, William B. (1833-1905)
- Subjects:
- Silversmiths, Silver services, Silverware industry, Mayflower, Pilgrim
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