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1972

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1992

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Knife (USA)

This is a knife. It was designed by Robert Wilhite and made by S Dorman. It is dated ca. 1982 and we acquired it in 1992. Its medium is silver (sterling). It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Robert Wilhite. It is credited Gift of Robert Wilhite.

Its dimensions are

L x W x D: 24 x 3 x 1 cm (9 7/16 x 1 3/16 x 3/8 in.)

It has the following markings

On handle: "S. DORMAN [in script]/ 925 [copyright] WILHITE"; On upper handle: small 'x' overlapping larger cross (like star).

Cite this object as

Knife (USA); Designed by Robert Wilhite (b. 1946); Made by S Dorman; silver (sterling); L x W x D: 24 x 3 x 1 cm (9 7/16 x 1 3/16 x 3/8 in.); Gift of Robert Wilhite; 1992-45-1

This object was previously on display as a part of the exhibition Feeding Desire: Design and the Tools of the Table, 1500-2005.

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