Whiting Manufacturing Company
Letter Knife

CultureAmerican
Titles
  • Letter Knife
Datelate 19th-early 20th century
PlaceNew York, New York, United States
MediumSterling silver
DimensionsOverall: 10 1/4 × 3 1/2 in. (26 × 8.9 cm)
Credit LineBequest of Mary Beth Baird
Object number2004.1338.2
Current Location
The Audrey Jones Beck Building
109 Long & Sarofim Gallery
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ProvenanceMary Beth Baird, Austin; bequeathed to MFAH, 2004.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Engraved: "AdeHJ"
Stamped underside: "[insignia] STERLING 2205"

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