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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 View
    Community/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
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd599405eac-9c1a-4e4c-92a3-e000cbc65e87
  • Oyster can used by the Mt. Vernon Packing Company

    Distributed by
    Mt. Vernon Packing Company, American
    Date
    late 20th century
    On View
    Community/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
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd535d508aa-2eb5-4333-bcf0-5f287d6103cc
  • Oyster can used by H. B. Kennerly & Son, Inc.

    Distributed by
    H. B. Kennerly & Son, Inc., American, 1935 - 2005
    Date
    late 20th century
    On View
    Community/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
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd56491de02-e390-4773-9987-14782f2b9204
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    Knife from the Tubman household

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Owned by
    Tubman, Harriet, American, 1822 - 1913
    Date
    1870s
    On View
    Concourse 2, C 2053
    Exhibition
    Defending Freedom, Defining Freedom: The Era of Segregation, 1876-1968
    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
    Type
    knives (culinary tools)
    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
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5fc6ed2bd-370e-4ea8-8915-15ca29d1f0b7
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    Fork from the Tubman household

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Owned by
    Tubman, Harriet, American, 1822 - 1913
    Date
    1870s
    On View
    Concourse 2, C 2053
    Exhibition
    Defending Freedom, Defining Freedom: The Era of Segregation, 1876-1968
    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
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5fab272cb-4259-4de1-93cb-1157f439fd8e
  • 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
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5200ae469-3054-4ead-a804-b4b056602c20
  • Souvenir spoon depicting a caricature of a boy and an alligator

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Date
    ca. 1900-1930s
    On View
    Concourse 2, C 2053
    Exhibition
    Defending Freedom, Defining Freedom: The Era of Segregation, 1876-1968
    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
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5f07d157a-5a81-4ee5-aaeb-067fb0a3bc3c
  • Pair of salt and pepper shakers in form of "Mammy" and "Chef"

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Date
    1950s
    On View
    Concourse 2, C 2053
    Exhibition
    Defending Freedom, Defining Freedom: The Era of Segregation, 1876-1968
    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
    Type
    containers for serving and consuming food
    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
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd56ccb74ef-6aa7-41e6-b363-cbc4c35b4f99
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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
    Topic
    Cooking and dining
    Domestic life
    Foodways
    Labor
    Slavery
    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
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5d91ec989-1cfd-4869-90c5-453cf4e48ea3
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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
    Topic
    Cooking and dining
    Domestic life
    Foodways
    Labor
    Slavery
    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
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5b0b1fd72-eff0-4300-b674-5edab0d189cc
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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
    Type
    models (representations)
    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
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5244cea00-6a12-4850-b907-84ee99c5c52b
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    Oyster knife

    Manufactured by
    Unidentified
    Date
    20th century
    On View
    Culture/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
    Topic
    Communities
    Cooking and dining
    Foodways
    Labor
    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
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5e44cfce6-9c70-4701-9668-dc7114c11998
  • 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
    Topic
    Business
    Communities
    Cooking and dining
    Foodways
    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
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5de04074e-6df3-4d92-bc1c-9233d25c66e0
  • 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
    Topic
    Business
    Communities
    Cooking and dining
    Foodways
    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
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd52fb18246-2a9d-4480-9f46-9da5c60bf4d1
  • 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
    Topic
    Communities
    Cooking and dining
    Foodways
    Labor
    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
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5eff11c05-28c0-4ab6-b832-f5f82da51ac8
  • 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
    Topic
    Communities
    Cooking and dining
    Foodways
    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
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5ad464dd6-6d51-4a39-ae9f-e938e3e8099c
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    Oyster fork

    Manufactured by
    Wallace Silversmiths, American, founded 1833
    Date
    late 20th century
    On View
    Culture/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
    Topic
    Communities
    Cooking and dining
    Foodways
    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
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd54f0f4ea2-757a-4e69-b657-7b183e41a985
  • Oyster fork

    Manufactured by
    Wallace Silversmiths, American, founded 1833
    Date
    late 20th century
    On View
    Culture/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
    Topic
    Communities
    Cooking and dining
    Foodways
    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
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd590803bdf-d5a8-4d15-bb2f-4f0a5d0fa9f9
  • Oyster fork

    Manufactured by
    Wallace Silversmiths, American, founded 1833
    Date
    late 20th century
    On View
    Culture/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
    Topic
    Communities
    Cooking and dining
    Foodways
    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
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd566626002-f159-4d85-810c-2be015ac4914
  • Oyster fork

    Manufactured by
    Wallace Silversmiths, American, founded 1833
    Date
    late 20th century
    On View
    Culture/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
    Topic
    Communities
    Cooking and dining
    Foodways
    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
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5121e3a37-e879-4ddb-bbfe-16bc4e5957da

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