Knife Box

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Artifact Overview

This wooden tray or "box" held knives, forks, spoons, and other table utensils. A person would carry this inexpensive tray to the table to dispense or collect cutlery. This tray has flared sides, but others could have fancy, scrolled edges or colorfully painted decorations.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Cutlery box

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

31.274.26

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Wood (Plant Material)

Color

Brown

Dimensions

Height: 2.875 in
Width: 8.5 in
Length: 12.25 in