Lilliput Knife and Fork Set c. 1866

This Lilliput Knife and Fork Set, created by Paine & Simmson in 1866, is a miniature set of cutlery designed for a child. The set is housed in a red and green box with the inscription "E.E.G. Christmas 1866." This playful and whimsical set, now in the collection of the Minneapolis Institute of Art, illustrates the Victorian fascination with miniaturization and the importance of family traditions during the holidays.