Whiting Manufacturing Company
Letter Opener

Letter Opener

Public Domain

Letter Opener
ManufacturerAmerican, active 1866–1926
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • Letter Opener
Datelate 19th-early 20th century
PlaceNew York, United States
MediumSterling silver
DimensionsOverall: 10 3/4 × 2 1/8 in. (27.3 × 5.5 cm)
Credit LineBequest of Mary Beth Baird
Object number2004.1338.1
Not on view

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Department
Decorative Arts, Craft, and Design
Object Type
ProvenanceMary Beth Baird, Austin; bequeathed to MFAH, 2004.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Stamped underside: "[Whiting Mark]/STERLING/2206"

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