Spoon
Classification:
Date:
1905
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/4 x 1 1/8 x 1/2 in. (13.3 x 2.9 x 1.3 cm)
Description:
Sterling silver souvenir spoon; on handle, floriate motifs; on bowl, view of “THE HIPPODROME / NEW YORK CITY”, reverse with floriate motifs; all in relief.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.246
Gallery Label:
This spoon is part of a collection of 407 New York-themed spoons donated by journalist and urban critic Roberta Brandes Gratz in 2009. During the 1880s, American travelers began collecting spoons in earnest as souvenirs of European cities. Anticipating a demand for American souvenir flatware, a few savvy U.S. manufacturers began patenting designs around 1889. New York City subjects appeared on spoons almost immediately. Gorham became the first major factory to produce New York City spoons, joining the craze in 1891. By 1893, Tiffany & Co. offered eighteen different souvenir spoons featuring New York City landmarks at prices ranging from $2 to $5.
Date Begin:
1905
Date End:
1905
eMuseum Object ID:
66143
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
Date:
1939
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/4 x 1 x 5/8 in. (13.3 x 2.5 x 1.6 cm)
Description:
Sterling silver souvenir spoon; on obverse of handle, from finial to bowl, “1939”, view of “RAILROAD BUILDING”, Trylon and Perisphere and “THEME BUILDING”, and “NEW YORK WORLD’S FAIR”; bowl plain; on reverse, view of “ADMINISTRATION BUILDING”.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.245
Gallery Label:
This spoon is part of a collection of 407 New York-themed spoons donated by journalist and urban critic Roberta Brandes Gratz in 2009. During the 1880s, American travelers began collecting spoons in earnest as souvenirs of European cities. Anticipating a demand for American souvenir flatware, a few savvy U.S. manufacturers began patenting designs around 1889. New York City subjects appeared on spoons almost immediately. Gorham became the first major factory to produce New York City spoons, joining the craze in 1891. By 1893, Tiffany & Co. offered eighteen different souvenir spoons featuring New York City landmarks at prices ranging from $2 to $5.
Date Begin:
1939
Date End:
1939
eMuseum Object ID:
66142
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
Date:
1939
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 5/8 x 1 1/8 x 3/4 in. (14.3 x 2.9 x 1.9 cm)
Description:
Sterling silver souvenir spoon; on obverse of handle, from finial to bowl, domed roof and “USSTEELBLDG / 1939 / THEME BLDG”, Trylon and Perisphere, “N.Y”, eagle with spread wings, “WORLD’S FAIR”; bowl plain; on reverse, circular building and landscape.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.244
Gallery Label:
This spoon is part of a collection of 407 New York-themed spoons donated by journalist and urban critic Roberta Brandes Gratz in 2009. During the 1880s, American travelers began collecting spoons in earnest as souvenirs of European cities. Anticipating a demand for American souvenir flatware, a few savvy U.S. manufacturers began patenting designs around 1889. New York City subjects appeared on spoons almost immediately. Gorham became the first major factory to produce New York City spoons, joining the craze in 1891. By 1893, Tiffany & Co. offered eighteen different souvenir spoons featuring New York City landmarks at prices ranging from $2 to $5.
Date Begin:
1939
Date End:
1939
eMuseum Object ID:
66141
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
Date:
1907
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 x 1 x 3/4 in. (12.7 x 2.5 x 1.9 cm)
Description:
Sterling silver souvenir spoon; on obverse of handle, from finial to bowl, views of “STATUE OF LIBERTY”, “OBELISK”, “FLATIRON BUILDING”, and the words, “NEW YORK”; on bowl, view of “LUNA PARK N.Y. CONEY ISLAND”; on reverse, expanse of “BROOKLYN BRIDGE”
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.243
Gallery Label:
This spoon is part of a collection of 407 New York-themed spoons donated by journalist and urban critic Roberta Brandes Gratz in 2009. During the 1880s, American travelers began collecting spoons in earnest as souvenirs of European cities. Anticipating a demand for American souvenir flatware, a few savvy U.S. manufacturers began patenting designs around 1889. New York City subjects appeared on spoons almost immediately. Gorham became the first major factory to produce New York City spoons, joining the craze in 1891. By 1893, Tiffany & Co. offered eighteen different souvenir spoons featuring New York City landmarks at prices ranging from $2 to $5.
Date Begin:
1907
Date End:
1907
eMuseum Object ID:
66140
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
Date:
1939
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/4 x 7/8 x 5/8 in. (10.8 x 2.2 x 1.6 cm)
Description:
Sterling silver souvenir; on obverse of handle, finial to bowl, skyline cut-out view of New York City, “BIRD’S EYE VIEW”, and “NEW YORK”; on bowl, Trylon and Perisphere and “NEW YORK WORLD’S FAIR 1939”; reverse plain.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.242
Gallery Label:
This spoon is part of a collection of 407 New York-themed spoons donated by journalist and urban critic Roberta Brandes Gratz in 2009. During the 1880s, American travelers began collecting spoons in earnest as souvenirs of European cities. Anticipating a demand for American souvenir flatware, a few savvy U.S. manufacturers began patenting designs around 1889. New York City subjects appeared on spoons almost immediately. Gorham became the first major factory to produce New York City spoons, joining the craze in 1891. By 1893, Tiffany & Co. offered eighteen different souvenir spoons featuring New York City landmarks at prices ranging from $2 to $5.
Date Begin:
1939
Date End:
1939
eMuseum Object ID:
66139
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
Date:
1939
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 x 1 1/4 x 3/4 in. (15.2 x 3.2 x 1.9 cm)
Description:
Sterling silver souvenir spoon; on obverse of handle, finial to bowl, “1789”, Trylon and Perisphere with blue enamel background and stars, “1939”, “NEW YORK WORLD’S FAIR”; bowl plain; on reverse, Trylon and Perisphere; all in relief.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.241
Gallery Label:
This spoon is part of a collection of 407 New York-themed spoons donated by journalist and urban critic Roberta Brandes Gratz in 2009. During the 1880s, American travelers began collecting spoons in earnest as souvenirs of European cities. Anticipating a demand for American souvenir flatware, a few savvy U.S. manufacturers began patenting designs around 1889. New York City subjects appeared on spoons almost immediately. Gorham became the first major factory to produce New York City spoons, joining the craze in 1891. By 1893, Tiffany & Co. offered eighteen different souvenir spoons featuring New York City landmarks at prices ranging from $2 to $5.
Date Begin:
1939
Date End:
1939
eMuseum Object ID:
66138
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
Date:
1939
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/4 x 1 x 3/4 in. (13.3 x 2.5 x 1.9 cm)
Description:
Sterling silver souvenir spoon; on handle, cut-out Statue of Liberty and “NEW YORK”; on bowl, Trylon and Perisphere and “NEW YORK WORLD’S FAIR 1939”; all in relief; reverse plain.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.240
Gallery Label:
This spoon is part of a collection of 407 New York-themed spoons donated by journalist and urban critic Roberta Brandes Gratz in 2009. During the 1880s, American travelers began collecting spoons in earnest as souvenirs of European cities. Anticipating a demand for American souvenir flatware, a few savvy U.S. manufacturers began patenting designs around 1889. New York City subjects appeared on spoons almost immediately. Gorham became the first major factory to produce New York City spoons, joining the craze in 1891. By 1893, Tiffany & Co. offered eighteen different souvenir spoons featuring New York City landmarks at prices ranging from $2 to $5.
Date Begin:
1939
Date End:
1939
eMuseum Object ID:
66137
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
Date:
1907
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 x 1 x 3/4 in. (12.7 x 2.5 x 1.9 cm)
Description:
Silver souvenir spoon; on obverse of handle, skyline view of Luna Park with smiling sun at finial; on bowl, view of the “MOUNTAIN TORRENT” ride; all in relief; reverse plain.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.239
Gallery Label:
This spoon is part of a collection of 407 New York-themed spoons donated by journalist and urban critic Roberta Brandes Gratz in 2009. During the 1880s, American travelers began collecting spoons in earnest as souvenirs of European cities. Anticipating a demand for American souvenir flatware, a few savvy U.S. manufacturers began patenting designs around 1889. New York City subjects appeared on spoons almost immediately. Gorham became the first major factory to produce New York City spoons, joining the craze in 1891. By 1893, Tiffany & Co. offered eighteen different souvenir spoons featuring New York City landmarks at prices ranging from $2 to $5.
Date Begin:
1907
Date End:
1907
eMuseum Object ID:
66136
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
Date:
1939
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 x 1 1/4 x 3/4 in. (15.2 x 3.2 x 1.9 cm)
Description:
Silver souvenir spoon; on obverse of handle, from finial to bowl, “1939”, Trylon and Perisphere, “THEME BUILDING / NEW YORK / WORLD’S FAIR”; on bowl, street with flagpoles and Georgian buildings and “GEORGIAN SECTION IN COURT OF THE STATES BUILDINGS”
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.238
Gallery Label:
This spoon is part of a collection of 407 New York-themed spoons donated by journalist and urban critic Roberta Brandes Gratz in 2009. During the 1880s, American travelers began collecting spoons in earnest as souvenirs of European cities. Anticipating a demand for American souvenir flatware, a few savvy U.S. manufacturers began patenting designs around 1889. New York City subjects appeared on spoons almost immediately. Gorham became the first major factory to produce New York City spoons, joining the craze in 1891. By 1893, Tiffany & Co. offered eighteen different souvenir spoons featuring New York City landmarks at prices ranging from $2 to $5.
Date Begin:
1939
Date End:
1939
eMuseum Object ID:
66135
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
Date:
1939
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 x 1 3/8 x 3/4 in. (15.2 x 3.5 x 1.9 cm)
Description:
Sterling silver souvenir spoon; on handle, view of Trylon and Perisphere and “NEW YORK 1939 WORLD’S FAIR”, engraved; bowl plain; reverse plain.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.237
Gallery Label:
This spoon is part of a collection of 407 New York-themed spoons donated by journalist and urban critic Roberta Brandes Gratz in 2009. During the 1880s, American travelers began collecting spoons in earnest as souvenirs of European cities. Anticipating a demand for American souvenir flatware, a few savvy U.S. manufacturers began patenting designs around 1889. New York City subjects appeared on spoons almost immediately. Gorham became the first major factory to produce New York City spoons, joining the craze in 1891. By 1893, Tiffany & Co. offered eighteen different souvenir spoons featuring New York City landmarks at prices ranging from $2 to $5.
Date Begin:
1939
Date End:
1939
eMuseum Object ID:
66134
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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