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1980

  • Work on this object began.

1989

  • Work on this object ended.

1999

  • We acquired this object.

2000

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2025

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"Be Cast" Fork

This is a fork. It is dated 1980s and we acquired it in 1999. Its medium is stainless steel. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Max Pine. It is credited Gift of Max Pine.

Its dimensions are

L x W x D: 10.1 x 1.3 x 0.2 cm (4 x 1/2 x 1/16 in.)

It has the following markings

Front of handle: "BE CAST" Back of upper handle: "Stainless Steel Japan"

Cite this object as

"Be Cast" Fork; Japan; stainless steel; L x W x D: 10.1 x 1.3 x 0.2 cm (4 x 1/2 x 1/16 in.); Gift of Max Pine; 1999-53-21

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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