Flatware set, 1860-1870

Made by Curler, Holdred and Co., Peoria, IL
Tin-plated iron, bone

Individual place settings of knives and forks were added to the prairie table for handling food, especially meat. On special occasions carving may have been done at the head of the dining table. Eventually, however, individuals carved their meat into bite-sized pieces using their own knife and fork.

Illinois State Museum purchase (750125)

Food Service | metal

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