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Oyster can used by the Bivalve Oyster Packing Company
- Distributed by
- Bivalve Oyster Packing Company, American, founded 1946
- Date
- late 20th century
- On ViewCommunity/Third Floor, 3 050
- Exhibition
- Making a Way Out of No Way
- Medium
- tin, plastic, ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 3 3/4 × 3 1/2 × 3 3/8 in. (9.5 × 8.9 × 8.6 cm)
- Description
- Tin can for the B & L Oysters brand and by the Bivalve Oyster Packing Company. The can is light green, dark green, and white in color. The graphic on the bottom of the can depicts waves. The waves are capped in white. A sailboat is on the front of the can. Behind the boat is a large white circle. White text on the front of the can reads “DELICIOUS / B & L / BRAND / OYSTERS.” Below the sailboat is additional white text indicating the size of the can. Written in dark green text to the right of the sailboat is “SEE LID / FOR SIZE DESIGNATION / BIVALVE OYSTER PACKING CO. / BIVALVE, MD. 21814 / DISTRIBUTORS.” On the back of the can is a rectangle with an attached circle at the top. Within the circle is a white graphic of an oyster. Surrounding the circle and oyster is an arc of white text that reads “BIVALVE OYSTER PACKING CO. / DISTRIBUTORS.” Within the rectangle is dark green text that reads “CHESAPEAKE / AND / TANGIER / OYSTERS / Shucked daily with the great- / est care give to clean- / liness and sanitation.” White text at the bottom reads “KEEP ICED UNTIL USED.” The top of the can includes a clear plastic top.
- Place made
- Princess Anne, Somerset County, Maryland, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Tools and Equipment-Culinary
- Type
- cans
- Topic
- American South
- Business
- Communities
- Cooking and dining
- Labor
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Deborah T. Salahu-Din
- Object number
- 2013.225.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Oyster can used by the Mt. Vernon Packing Company
- Distributed by
- Mt. Vernon Packing Company, American
- Date
- late 20th century
- On ViewCommunity/Third Floor, 3 050
- Exhibition
- Making a Way Out of No Way
- Medium
- tin, plastic, ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 2 3/4 × 3 1/2 × 3 3/8 in. (7 × 8.9 × 8.6 cm)
- Description
- Tin can for the G and E Oysters brand distributed by the Mt. Vernon Packing Company. The can is white with light green text and images. A green line runs along the top and bottom of the can. On the front and back of the can is an illustrated graphic of an oyster boat anchored near a covered pier with a jut of land in the background. On the landscape behind the pier is a stripped lighthouse. Above the graphic in large block font is “G / AND / E / BRAND.” Below the graphic is dark green text that reads “OYSTERS / NET CONTENTS 12 FL. OZ.” On the right side of the can is additional dark green text that reads “CHESAPEAKE / AND / TANGIER / OYSTERS / Shucked daily with the great- / est care given to clean- / liness and sanitation / SEE LID / FOR SIZE DESIGNATION / MT. VERNON PACKING CO. / PRINCESS ANNE, MD. 21853 / DISTRIBUTORS.” On the left side of the can is a vertical line of dark green text above the seam of the can that reads “PERISHABLE KEEP ICED.” The top of the can includes a clear plastic top.
- Place made
- Princess Anne, Somerset County, Maryland, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Tools and Equipment-Culinary
- Type
- cans
- Topic
- American South
- Business
- Communities
- Cooking and dining
- Labor
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Deborah T. Salahu-Din
- Object number
- 2013.225.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Oyster can used by H. B. Kennerly & Son, Inc.
- Distributed by
- H. B. Kennerly & Son, Inc., American, 1935 - 2005
- Date
- late 20th century
- On ViewCommunity/Third Floor, 3 050
- Exhibition
- Making a Way Out of No Way
- Medium
- tin, plastic, ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 2 3/4 × 3 1/2 × 3 3/8 in. (7 × 8.9 × 8.6 cm)
- Description
- Twelve ounce tin can for the Maryland House brand of oysters distributed by H. B. Kennerly & Son, Inc. The can is white with red and black text. On the front of the can in the top half is the brand name “Maryland / House” in black, stylistic font. Behind the text on the front is a light gray graphic of a house with a large, two-story portico. Below the graphic in red block text is “FRESH / OYSTERS” with the net contents of the can printed below that. On the left side of the can printed in red and black text is “PERISHABLE / KEEP / REFRIGERATED / DISTRIBUTED BY / H. B. KENNERLY & SON, INC. / NANTICOKE, MD. 21840 / SEE LID FOR SIZE DESIGNATION.” On the back of the can is black and red text for two recipes. The top of the can includes a clear plastic top.
- Place made
- Princess Anne, Somerset County, Maryland, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Tools and Equipment-Culinary
- Type
- cans
- Topic
- American South
- Business
- Communities
- Cooking and dining
- Labor
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Deborah T. Salahu-Din
- Object number
- 2013.225.3
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Knife from the Tubman household
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Owned by
- Tubman, Harriet, American, 1822 - 1913
- Date
- 1870s
- On ViewConcourse 2, C 2053
- Medium
- wood and metal
- Dimensions
- H x W: 9 1/8 x 1 in. (23.2 x 2.5 cm)
- Description
- Wooden-handled knife from the Tubman household.
- Place used
- Auburn, Cayuga County, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Tools and Equipment-Culinary
- Topic
- Cooking and dining
- Domestic life
- U.S. History, 1865-1921
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Charles L. Blockson
- Object number
- 2009.50.35a
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Fork from the Tubman household
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Owned by
- Tubman, Harriet, American, 1822 - 1913
- Date
- 1870s
- On ViewConcourse 2, C 2053
- Medium
- wood and metal
- Dimensions
- H x W: 7 1/2 x 1 in. (19.1 x 2.5 cm)
- Description
- Wooden-handled fork from the Tubman household.
- Place used
- Auburn, Cayuga County, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Tools and Equipment-Culinary
- Type
- forks
- Topic
- Cooking and dining
- Domestic life
- U.S. History, 1865-1921
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Charles L. Blockson
- Object number
- 2009.50.35b
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Mug and lid for "Jolly Boy Black Tea" depicting a “picaninny” boy
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Date
- 20th century
- Medium
- tin and paint
- Dimensions
- H x W x D (2007.7.188a): 3 3/16 × 4 5/8 × 3 5/8 in. (8.1 × 11.7 × 9.2 cm)
- H x W x D (2007.7.188b): 1 3/8 × 3 1/2 × 3 1/2 in. (3.5 × 8.9 × 8.9 cm)
- Description
- A tin coffee mug (2007.7.183a) and lid (2007.7.10.183b) depicting a “picaninny” boy. The mug and lid are white with some black accents around the edge and the handle. The image on the side of the mug features a cartoon depiction of a boy hanging from the letters [J] and [Y] in the word [Jolly] in a red rimmed yellow circle against a green background. Above and below the child, in red letters, is the text [JOLLY / BOY / BLACK TEA].
- Statement
- Objects depicting racist and/or stereotypical imagery or language may be offensive and disturbing, but the NMAAHC aims to include them in the Collection to present and preserve the historical context in which they were created and used. Objects of this type provide an important historical record from which to study and evaluate racism.
- Collection title
- Collection of James M. Caselli and Jonathan Mark Scharer
- Classification
- Tools and Equipment-Culinary
- Racist and Stereotypical Objects
- Type
- coffee cups
- Topic
- Advertising
- Caricature and cartoons
- Cooking and dining
- Domestic life
- Stereotypes
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Collection of James M. Caselli and Jonathan Mark Scharer
- Object number
- 2007.7.188ab
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Souvenir spoon depicting a caricature of a boy and an alligator
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Date
- ca. 1900-1930s
- On ViewConcourse 2, C 2053
- Medium
- sterling silver
- Dimensions
- 4 1/4 x 7/8 x 1/4 in. (10.8 x 2.2 x 0.6 cm)
- Description
- A souvenir spoon from Florida. The raised design on the bowl features a flamingo standing next to a tree on a shoreline with the text [FLORIDA]. The design on the front of the handle features a caricature of a boy's face and an alligator, its tail wrapped around the boy's head. The back of the handle features the back of the boy’s head and three palm trees. Raised lettering on the handle, next to a small four-leaf clover, reads [STERLING · THOMAS TUGBY ·]
- Statement
- Objects depicting racist and/or stereotypical imagery or language may be offensive and disturbing, but the NMAAHC aims to include them in the Collection to present and preserve the historical context in which they were created and used. Objects of this type provide an important historical record from which to study and evaluate racism.
- Collection title
- Collection of James M. Caselli and Jonathan Mark Scharer
- Classification
- Tools and Equipment-Culinary
- Racist and Stereotypical Objects
- Type
- spoons
- Topic
- Caricature and cartoons
- Cooking and dining
- Ornamentation
- Stereotypes
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Collection of James M. Caselli and Jonathan Mark Scharer
- Object number
- 2007.7.39
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Pair of salt and pepper shakers in form of "Mammy" and "Chef"
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Date
- 1950s
- On ViewConcourse 2, C 2053
- Medium
- ceramic and gold leaf
- Dimensions
- H x W x D (2007.7.6.1): 4 7/8 × 1 7/8 × 1 7/8 in. (12.4 × 4.8 × 4.8 cm)
- H x W x D (2007.7.6.2): 5 × 2 1/4 × 1 3/4 in. (12.7 × 5.7 × 4.4 cm)
- Description
- Ceramic salt shaker (2007.7.6.1), in the form of "Chef," who is depicted wearing a white chef's uniform, an apron outlined in gold, black shoes, and a white chef's hat with a red mark on the hat rim. "Chef" is holding a red spoon with his proper right hand. There is a gold [S] painted on the bottom center edge of the apron. There are three salt shaker holes at the top of the hat.
- Ceramic pepper shaker (2007.7.6.2), in the form of "Mammy," who is depicted wearing a white dress, white apron edged in gold and a white scarf with gold decoration and a red kerchief covering her head. “Mammy” is holding red spoon with her proper left hand. There is a gold [P] painted on the bottom center edge of the apron. There are three pepper shaker holes at top of the kerchief.
- Statement
- Objects depicting racist and/or stereotypical imagery or language may be offensive and disturbing, but the NMAAHC aims to include them in the Collection to present and preserve the historical context in which they were created and used. Objects of this type provide an important historical record from which to study and evaluate racism.
- Collection title
- Collection of James M. Caselli and Jonathan Mark Scharer
- Classification
- Tools and Equipment-Culinary
- Racist and Stereotypical Objects
- Topic
- Caricature and cartoons
- Cooking and dining
- Domestic life
- Stereotypes
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Collection of James M. Caselli and Jonathan Mark Scharer
- Object number
- 2007.7.6.1-.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Iron cooking pot hook from the Brock Plantation
- Manufactured by
- Unidentified
- Date
- 19th century
- Medium
- iron
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 48 × 2 × 3 in. (121.9 × 5.1 × 7.6 cm)
- Caption
- This cooking pot hook came from a slave cabin that once stood on the Brock Plantation in the Princess Anne (Pungo/Backbay) area of Virginia Beach.
- Description
- A wrought iron cooking pot hook. The artifact has a large hook on one end with a smaller hook facing the opposite direction on the other end. The hook has nine holes along its length. The artifact has a pitted surface with spots of corrosion.
- Place used
- Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Slavery and Freedom Objects
- Tools and Equipment-Culinary
- Type
- pothooks
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Brock Family
- Object number
- 2017.39.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Iron cooking pot hook from the Brock Plantation
- Manufactured by
- Unidentified
- Date
- 19th century
- Medium
- iron
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 30 1/2 × 1 1/2 × 2 1/2 in. (77.5 × 3.8 × 6.4 cm)
- Description
- A wrought iron cooking pot hook. The artifact has eight holes along its length and a large hook on one end. The other end is bent and flattened with a hole at the end. Another hooked piece of metal runs through this hole allowing the pot hook’s length to be adjusted using the eight holes in the larger piece of metal. The artifact has a pitted surface with spots of corrosion.
- Place used
- Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Slavery and Freedom Objects
- Tools and Equipment-Culinary
- Type
- pothooks
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Brock Family
- Object number
- 2017.39.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Refrigerator patent model made by Thomas Elkins
- Created by
- Elkins, Thomas, American
- Date
- 1879
- Medium
- metal , ceramic , paint , wood
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 4 x 3 15/16 x 9 3/4 in. (10.2 x 10 x 24.8 cm)
- Description
- A patent model of Thomas Elkins' refrigerator design. The model is metal with ceramic interior. The exterior is tarnished and has a design on the top. On one end there is a spout that looks like a funnel. There is a wood base with eighteen holes in the bottom of the model.
- Classification
- Tools and Equipment-Culinary
- Topic
- Design
- Technology
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2012.113.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Oyster knife
- Manufactured by
- Unidentified
- Date
- 20th century
- On ViewCulture/Fourth Floor, 4 050
- Exhibition
- Cultural Expressions
- Medium
- metal, wood
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 5 11/16 × 1 1/2 × 1 1/2 in. (14.4 × 3.8 × 3.8 cm)
- Description
- A wood handled oyster knife. The handle of the knife is pear shaped and completely covers the knife’s tang, which inserts into the handle. The blade is flat and dull and terminates in a curved point.
- Place used
- Maryland, United States, Chesapeake Bay, North and Central America
- Classification
- Tools and Equipment-Culinary
- Type
- oyster knives
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2013.195.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Oyster can used by Booth Fisheries Corp.
- Distributed by
- Booth Fisheries Corp., American, founded 1850
- Date
- late 20th century
- Medium
- metal
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 7 3/8 × 6 5/8 × 6 5/8 in. (18.7 × 16.8 × 16.8 cm)
- Description
- A one gallon tin can for fresh oysters distributed by Booth fisheries Corp. The can is white with blue text. The corporation’s logo is in the center of the can. Text above the logo reads “ATLANTIC COAST / FRESH OYSTERS.” Text below the logo reads “BOOTH / NET CONTENT 1 GALLON 3.63 L.” Recipes for oyster stew, fried oysters are printed to the right of the logo. Printed to the left of the logo is a list of other products sold by Booth Fisheries Corp. The seam of the can is between the recipes and additional product information.
- Place used
- Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Tools and Equipment-Culinary
- Type
- cans
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2013.195.10
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Oyster can used by H. B. Kennerly & Son, Inc.
- Distributed by
- H. B. Kennerly & Son, Inc., American, 1935 - 2005
- Date
- 1935-1950
- Medium
- metal
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 7 3/8 × 6 5/8 × 6 11/16 in. (18.7 × 16.8 × 17 cm)
- Description
- A one gallon tin can for the Seacrest brand of oysters distributed by H. B. Kennerly & Son, Inc. The can is grey, black and green. The image on the can is of a green sailboat on a green sea with black and grey clouds in the background. Printed over the sail of the boat in black and green text is “OYSTERS / HUITRES.” This is also printed on the opposite side of the can in solid green text. This text is in a green and black outlined box with an oyster above it. All text on the can is printed in both English and French. The lid of the can is painted white. Printed in the center of the lid in black text is “STANDARDS.” Warning labels are printed above and below this.
- Place used
- Nanticoke, Wilcomico County, Maryland, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Tools and Equipment-Culinary
- Type
- cans
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2013.195.11
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Oyster knife
- Manufactured by
- Unidentified
- Date
- 20th century
- Medium
- metal, wood
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 7 5/16 × 1 1/16 × 7/8 in. (18.6 × 2.7 × 2.2 cm)
- Description
- A wood handled oyster knife. The rectangular handle knife has three metal rivets and the tang is visible on the top, bottom and pommel sides of the knife. One side of the blade is very worn and chipped. The blade terminates in a curved point.
- Place used
- Maryland, United States, Chesapeake Bay, North and Central America
- Classification
- Tools and Equipment-Culinary
- Type
- oyster knives
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2013.195.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Oyster fork
- Manufactured by
- Wallace Silversmiths, American, founded 1833
- Date
- late 20th century
- Medium
- metal
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 5 9/16 × 9/16 × 1/2 in. (14.1 × 1.4 × 1.3 cm)
- Description
- A silver plate oyster fork with three tines. The middle tine is straight while the two side tines curve outward, away from the middle tine. The handle has a beaded border with a basic scroll motif on the end. Embossed on the back of the handle is a maker’s mark that reads “WALLACE PLATE PAT. 97826.”
- Place used
- Maryland, United States, Chesapeake Bay, North and Central America
- Classification
- Tools and Equipment-Culinary
- Type
- oyster forks
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2013.195.3.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Oyster fork
- Manufactured by
- Wallace Silversmiths, American, founded 1833
- Date
- late 20th century
- On ViewCulture/Fourth Floor, 4 050
- Exhibition
- Cultural Expressions
- Medium
- metal
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 5 9/16 × 9/16 × 1/2 in. (14.1 × 1.4 × 1.3 cm)
- Description
- A silver plate oyster fork with three tines. The middle tine is straight while the two side tines curve outward, away from the middle tine. The handle has a beaded border with a basic scroll motif on the end. Embossed on the back of the handle is a maker’s mark that reads “WALLACE PLATE PAT. 97826.”
- Place used
- Maryland, United States, Chesapeake Bay, North and Central America
- Classification
- Tools and Equipment-Culinary
- Type
- oyster forks
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2013.195.3.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Oyster fork
- Manufactured by
- Wallace Silversmiths, American, founded 1833
- Date
- late 20th century
- On ViewCulture/Fourth Floor, 4 050
- Exhibition
- Cultural Expressions
- Medium
- metal
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 5 9/16 × 9/16 × 1/2 in. (14.1 × 1.4 × 1.3 cm)
- Description
- A silver plate oyster fork with three tines. The middle tine is straight while the two side tines curve outward, away from the middle tine. The handle has a beaded border with a basic scroll motif on the end. Embossed on the back of the handle is a maker’s mark that reads “WALLACE PLATE PAT. 97826.”
- Place used
- Chesapeake Bay, Maryland, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Tools and Equipment-Culinary
- Type
- oyster forks
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2013.195.3.3
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Oyster fork
- Manufactured by
- Wallace Silversmiths, American, founded 1833
- Date
- late 20th century
- On ViewCulture/Fourth Floor, 4 050
- Exhibition
- Cultural Expressions
- Medium
- metal
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 5 9/16 × 9/16 × 1/2 in. (14.1 × 1.4 × 1.3 cm)
- Description
- A silver plate oyster fork with three tines. The middle tine is straight while the two side tines curve outward, away from the middle tine. The handle has a beaded border with a basic scroll motif on the end. Embossed on the back of the handle is a maker’s mark that reads “WALLACE PLATE PAT. 97826.”
- Place used
- Maryland, United States, Chesapeake Bay, North and Central America
- Classification
- Tools and Equipment-Culinary
- Type
- oyster forks
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2013.195.3.4
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Oyster fork
- Manufactured by
- Wallace Silversmiths, American, founded 1833
- Date
- late 20th century
- On ViewCulture/Fourth Floor, 4 050
- Exhibition
- Cultural Expressions
- Medium
- metal
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 5 9/16 × 9/16 × 1/2 in. (14.1 × 1.4 × 1.3 cm)
- Description
- A silver plate oyster fork with three tines. The middle tine is straight while the two side tines curve outward, away from the middle tine. The handle has a beaded border with a basic scroll motif on the end. Embossed on the back of the handle is a maker’s mark that reads “WALLACE PLATE PAT. 97826.”
- Place used
- Maryland, United States, Chesapeake Bay, North and Central America
- Classification
- Tools and Equipment-Culinary
- Type
- oyster forks
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2013.195.3.5
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions