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.”
Credit: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
late 20th century
Metal
14.1 x 1.4 x 1.3 cm
2013.195.3.2
Image and text © National Museum of African American History and Culture, 2020
Where you'll find this
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Permanent collection