Unite, George, Crystal Palace letter opener, 1850 or 1851
- Title(s):
- Crystal Palace letter opener.
- Published/Created:
- Birmingham, England, 1850 or 1851.
- Physical Description:
- 1 letter opener : sterling silver with engraving ; 24 cm long x 2 cm wide.
- Holdings:
- Rare Books and ManuscriptsDA687.C9 L48a FlatYale Center for British Art, Gift of Rosemarie Haag Bletter and Martin FillerView by request in the Study Room [Request]
Note: The Study Room is open by appointment. Please visit the Study Room page on our website for more details. - Copyright Status:
- Copyright Not Evaluated
- Full Orbis Record:
- http://hdl.handle.net/10079/bibid/15798291
- Classification:
- Three-Dimensional Artifacts
- Notes:
- Title devised by cataloger.
This letter opener has a decorative handle in a Rococo Revival style. The blade is engraved on one side with an image of the Crystal Palace, site of Great Exhibition, 1851. The other side of the blade lacks a decorative design. - Subject Terms:
- Crystal Palace (Great Exhibition, 1851, London, England)Crystal Palace (London, England)Exhibitions -- England -- London.Great Exhibition (1851 : London, England)
- Form/Genre:
- Letter openers.
Silverware.
Sterling silver.
Casting (process)
Engraving (action)
Silversmithing.
Keepsakes. - Export:
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