Spoon
Classification:
Date:
1939
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 7/8 x 1 1/4 x 7/8 in. (14.9 x 3.2 x 2.2 cm)
Description:
Sterling silver souvenir spoon; on handle, cut-out birds-eye view of city and “NEW YORK”; on bowl, spire and circular building and “NEW YORK WORLD’S FAIR 1939”; all in relief; reverse plain.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.236
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:
66133
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
Date:
1905
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/8 x 7/8 x 3/8 in. (10.5 x 2.2 x 1 cm)
Description:
Sterling silver souvenir spoon; on handle, fish in net; on bowl, view of “THE HIPPODROME / NEW YORK CITY”; all in relief; reverse plain.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.235
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:
66132
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
Date:
1902
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 x 2 1/2 x 3/4 in. (12.7 x 6.4 x 1.9 cm)
Description:
Sterling silver souvenir spoon; on obverse of handle, initials “MMM” engraved, border of c-scrolls in relief; bowl engraved with view of “NAVAL ARCH / NEW YORK”; reverse with c-scrolls.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.234
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:
1902
Date End:
1902
eMuseum Object ID:
66131
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
Date:
1897
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 5/8 x 1 1/8 x 1/2 in. (14.3 x 2.9 x 1.3 cm)
Description:
Sterling silver souvenir spoon; handle with beaded and floral ornament and the initials “BEL” engraved; bowl engraved with view of “GRANT’S TOMB N.Y.” in cartouche; reverse plain.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.233
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:
1897
Date End:
1897
eMuseum Object ID:
66130
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
Date:
1897
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 x 3/8 x 1/2 in. (10.2 x 1 x 1.3 cm)
Description:
Sterling silver souvenir spoon; on obverse of handle, from finial to bowl, Seal of New York State, the words, “EMPIRE STATE” and “NEW YORK”, in relief; bowl engraved with view of “GRANTS TOMB / NEW YORK N.Y.”; reverse plain.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.232
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:
1897
Date End:
1897
eMuseum Object ID:
66129
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
Date:
1897
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/8 x 7/8 x 1/2 in. (10.5 x 2.2 x 1.3 cm)
Description:
Sterling silver souvenir spoon; on obverse of handle, from finial to bowl, portrait of General Grant, “NEW YORK”, flag hanging from pole and c-scrolls; on bowl, view of Grant’s Tomb; on reverse, more foliate motifs; all in relief.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.231
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:
1897
Date End:
1897
eMuseum Object ID:
66128
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
Date:
1897
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/4 x 7/8 x 1/4 in. (10.8 x 2.2 x 0.6 cm)
Description:
Sterling silver souvenir spoon; handle in Art Nouveau style; on bowl, view of “GRANTS TOMB. / NEW YORK. N.Y.”; all in relief; reverse plain.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.230
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:
1897
Date End:
1897
eMuseum Object ID:
66127
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Souvenir spoon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1910
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 3/8 x 5/8 x 3/8 in. (8.6 x 1.6 x 1 cm)
Description:
Sterling silver souvenir spoon; on obverse of handle, floral motifs; on bowl, view of “GEN. GRANT’S TOMB / NEW YORK”; all in relief; reverse plain.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.229
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:
1910
Date End:
1910
eMuseum Object ID:
66126
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
Date:
1897
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 x 2 1/2 x 3/4 in. (12.7 x 6.4 x 1.9 cm)
Description:
Sterling silver souvenir spoon; on obverse of handle, blank cartouche with Knight’s helmet, foliage; on round, scallop-edged bowl, etched view of “GRANT MONUMENT / NEW YORK” in relief; on reverse, foliage.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.228
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:
1897
Date End:
1897
eMuseum Object ID:
66125
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
Date:
1897
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 plate souvenir spoon; on obverse of handle, from finial to bowl, Laurel wreath encircling, “LET US HAVE PEACE”, eagle with branch and arrows, and flag entwined around flagpole; on bowl, view of “GRANT’S TOMB / DEDICATED APRIL 27 1897."
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.227
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:
1897
Date End:
1897
eMuseum Object ID:
66124
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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