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Fork

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image is a black and white photograph of a metal object titled "Fork" by an unknown artist. The object has a long handle made of metal. The handle is thin and straight with a circular protrusion in the center. One end of the handle is attached to a two-pronged fork-like structure with prongs curved inward. The prongs are thick and short. The other end of the handle is attached to a flat triangular piece with rounded edges. There is a heart-shaped hole cut out of the center. The background is a light gray color. The object is positioned horizontally across the center of the image.

Artwork Details

Date
1700–1800
Medium
Wrought iron
Culture
American
Dimensions
599 × 358 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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