Whiting Manufacturing Company
Spaghetti Knife

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MakerAttributed to Whiting Manufacturing CompanyAmerican, active 1866–1926

CultureAmerican

Titles

Spaghetti Knife

Datec. 1866–1880

Possible placeNew York, New York, United States

Possible placeNorth Attleboro, Massachusetts, United States

MediumSilver

Dimensions11 1/2 × 2 5/8 × 1 1/4 in. (29.2 × 6.7 × 3.2 cm)

Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, gift of Phyllis and Charles Tucker

Object numberB.2003.13

Current Location

Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens

Kilroy Center

On view

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Department

Bayou Bend

Object Type

METALWORK

DescriptionDuring the second half of the nineteenth century, American silver manufacturers made many highly specific serving utensils as the range of available foods grew and etiquette became more elaborate. Knives for spaghetti or macaroni typically featured broad, extravagantly serrated blades to hold and transfer the noodles.
ProvenancePhyllis and Charles Tucker, Houston; given to MFAH, 2003.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks

Stamped on the underside of the blade: "STERLING", "1 A"

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