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The History of the Spork

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Combination Table Utensil 1949
The History of the Spork

Utility Patent #2,473,288 1949

Albert McNeill of Philadelphia invented this combination table utensil in 1949. It was designed to serve as a spoon (with its bowl shape) with a knife edge and fork prongs.

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