Citation
Fork: K.P.M.
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Material Information

Title:
Fork: K.P.M. [fork]
Creator:
Gero (M.J. Gerritsen & Co.) ( Manufacturer )
Place of Publication:
Netherlands, Zeist
Creation Date:
dates unknown
Materials:
silver plate ( medium )
Measurements:
6-3/4 in x 1-1/8 in x 1/2 in
17.1 cm x 2.9 cm x 1.3 cm

Subjects

Subjects / Keywords:
Ocean Travel -- Colonialism -- Food and Beverage -- Metal/Metal Design
Genre:
forks (flatware) ( aat )

Notes

Abstract:
Silver-plated four-tined fork with stepped border along handle and slightly pointed handle tip. Utilized on one of the K.P.M. (Koninklijke Paketvaart Maatschappij) Royal Dutch Cargo Corporation ocean lines to the Dutch East Indies.
Preferred Citation:
The Wolfsonian–Florida International University, Miami Beach, Florida, The Mitchell Wolfson, Jr. Collection

Record Information

Source Institution:
The Wolfsonian-Florida International University
Holding Location:
The Wolfsonian FIU Object Collection
Rights Management:
All applicable rights reserved by the source institution and holding location.
Resource Identifier:
TD1991.191.4 ( accession number )
Classification:
Decorative Arts