1945.1 Thomas Hart Benton, Prodigal Son
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The New Testament parable of the Prodigal Son receives an updated retelling in this Depression-era painting by Thomas Hart Benton. In the biblical story, a headstrong young man goes out into the world to seek his fortune and falls into vice.
1991.101.21.2.A-B, William C. Codman, Grape pepper shaker
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
This pepper shaker and its accompanying salt cellar (1991.101.21.1) features Grape, a pattern introduced by Gorham Manufacturing Company in 1905.
1991.101.21.1, William C. Codman, Grape salt cellar
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
This salt cellar and its accompanying pepper shaker (1991.101.21.2.A-B) set features Grape, a pattern introduced by Gorham Ma
1992.7.11.1, John R. Wendt, Salad spoon
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
While other sets in this shape are known, the decoration on the handles of this set's salad spoon, seen here, and its accompanying salad fork (1992.7.11.2) is unique.
1992.7.11.2, John R. Wendt, Salad fork
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
While other sets in this shape are known, the decoration on the handles of this set's salad fork, seen here, and its accompanying salad spoon (1992.7.11.1) is unique.
1992.7.10.1, Unknown, Fish knife, c. 1870
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
While no part of the design of this fish set, which includes this fish knife and fish fork (1992.7.10.2), was patented, its eccentric blade and tine shapes were usually used in conjunction with handles design
1992.7.10.2, Unknown, Fish fork, c. 1870
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
While no part of the design of this fish set, which includes this fish fork and a fish knife (1992.7.10.1), was patented, its eccentric blade and tine shapes were usually used in conjunction with handles designed by John R. Wendt or Bernard D. Beiderhase.
1993.51.1, Wood & Hughes, Salad fork
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Wood and Hughes was one one of the largest and most influential silver manufacturers in the United States from the 1850s to the 1880s. Although seriously threatened by the loss of southern accounts during the Civil War, the firm survived and continued to produce silverware, especially flatware, through the end of the 19th century.