Gorham Manufacturing Company
Crumber

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Maker Gorham Manufacturing CompanyProvidence, Rhode Island, founded 1831

CultureAmerican

Titles

Crumber

Datec. 1869–1875

Made inProvidence, Rhode Island, United States

MediumSilver

Dimensions13 3/4 × 2 5/8 × 3/4 in. (34.9 × 6.6 × 1.9 cm)

Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, bequest of Mary Beth Baird

Object numberB.2004.27

Current Location

Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens

Metals Study Room

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Department

Bayou Bend

Object Type

METALWORK

DescriptionAlso called a crumb knife or crumb scraper, this utensil’s purpose was to remove food particles from the tablecloth, especially before dessert was served.
ProvenanceMary Beth Baird, Austin; Estate of Mary Beth Baird; given to MFAH, 2004.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks

There is a monogram on the handle: MMC

Stamped underside of handle: Patent 1868 / Sterling

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