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Davenport Hotel Hors d'Oeuvre Fork
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| Accession #: | 2974.2 |
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| Title: | Davenport Hotel Hors d'Oeuvre Fork |
| Object Type: | Fork, Hors d'Oeuvre |
| Participants: |
Davenport Hotel (user)
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| Physical Description: | Four silver-plated cocktail forks made by Reed & Barton with the monogram of "Davenports" on the handle. |
| Description: | A grand new Davenport Hotel opened next door to Davenport's Restaurant in 1914. Also managed by Louis Davenport, the hotel incorporated the former restaurant spaces and gained national recognition for its quality service. Countless community, corporate, and personal events were held there until its closure in 1985 and subsequent restoration and re-opening in 2001. |
| Category: | History |
| Subjects/Topics/Concepts: |
Food Service (Tools & Equipment)
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| Geographical Reference: | Davenport Hotel (Washington->Spokane County->Spokane); Taunton (National->Massachusets) |
| Dimensions: |
length 5 3/4"
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| Materials/Techniques: |
metal (Material)
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| Marks/Inscription: |
B.P. (C & D)
PAT. APPLD. FOR (A & B)
Davenport Hotel
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| Credit Line: | Gift of Mr. Stephen J. Franks, 1986 |
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