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Set, Flatware

Object number2017.137.1 a-d

Manufacturer Oneida Limited

MediumStainless steel

Credit LineGift of Ellen Sapinkopf

DescriptionSet of flatware comprised of dinner fork, salad fork, dinner knife, and spoon. Stainless steel. Four tines. Raised lobe decoration on handles.DimensionsLength x Width x Depth (a): 7.188 × 0.938 × 0.75 in. (18.3 × 2.4 × 1.9 cm)
Length x Width x Depth (b): 6.25 × 1 × 0.75 in. (15.9 × 2.5 × 1.9 cm)
Length x Width x Depth (c): 8.188 × 0.25 × 0.625 in. (20.8 × 0.6 × 1.6 cm)
Length x Width x Depth (d): 5.938 × 1.25 × 0.75 in. (15.1 × 3.2 × 1.9 cm)
Inscriptions(a-d)
Bottom end of handle has engraved text "ALIQ. JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER - F".
Marks(a,b,d)
Raised text on reverse of neck "ONEIDA STAINLESS".

(c)
Engraved text on proper right side of blade at base "STAINLESS".
Historical NotesFlatware from the Aliquippa Jewish Community Center. The flatware includes an engraving: “Aliq Jewish Community Center – F”; the “F” most likely stands for “fleishig,” meaning “meat.” According to traditional custom, meat and milk are kept separate and the dishes used for each are also kept separate. These were likely used for meat courses. The Aliquippa Jewish Community Center was chartered in 1959, bringing together the two existing Jewish congregations in the borough: Agudath Achim Congregation and Beth Jacob Congregation. The earlier congregations were Orthodox but the merged congregation aligned with the Conservative movement.

Related institution Aliquippa Jewish Community Center (founded 1959)

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