Manufacturer
Gorham Manufacturing Company (Providence, Rhode Island, founded 1831)Providence, Rhode Island, founded 1831
CultureAmerican
Titles
- Paperknife
Datelate 19th-early 20th century
PlaceProvidence, Rhode Island, United States
MediumSterling silver, ivory, abalone, and tortoiseshell
DimensionsOverall: 8 3/8 × 13/16 in. (21.3 × 2 cm)
Credit LineBequest of Mary Beth Baird
Object number2004.1332
Not on view
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Department
Decorative Arts, Craft, and DesignObject Type
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Stamped underside of blade: "[Gorham hallmarks] / Sterling"
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Gorham Manufacturing Company
c. 1880–1890
Sterling silver, gilt, and enamel
97.358.1-.4
Gorham Manufacturing Company
1904
Martelé standard silver, gilt, and ivory
2004.1289.1-.4