Spoon
Classification:
Date:
1897
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/2 x 1 x 5/8 in. (14 x 2.5 x 1.6 cm)
Description:
Sterling silver souvenir spoon; on obverse of handle, “NEW YORK”; on bowl, view of “GRANTS TOMB”; all engraved; reverse plain.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.226
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:
66123
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
Date:
1892-1898
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/8 x 3/4 x 3/8 in. (10.5 x 1.9 x 1 cm)
Description:
Sterling silver souvenir spoon; on obverse of handle, from finial to bowl, view of “WASHINGTON ARCH”, colonial figure labeled “NATHAN HALE”, and the words, “I REGRET THAT I HAVE BUT ONE LIFE TO LOSE FOR MY COUNTRY”; on bowl, view of “GRANT’S TOMB"
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.225
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:
1892
Date End:
1898
eMuseum Object ID:
66122
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
Date:
1892-1898
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 7/8 x 3/4 x 3/8 in. (9.8 x 1.9 x 1 cm)
Description:
Sterling silver souvenir spoon; on handle, view of bridge and sailboat with “BROOKLYN BRIDGE”, floral decoration and “NEW YORK”; on bowl, view of “GRANTS TOMB / RIVERSIDE PARK / N.Y.”; reverse plain.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.224
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:
1892
Date End:
1898
eMuseum Object ID:
66121
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Souvenir spoon
Classification:
Date:
1964
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/8 x 3/4 x 3/8 in. (10.5 x 1.9 x 1 cm)
Description:
Sterling silver souvenir spoon; handle in form of skyline of New York City, “BIRD’S EYE VIEW”, and “NEW YORK”, in relief; bowl plain; reverse plain.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.223
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:
1964
Date End:
1964
eMuseum Object ID:
66120
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
Date:
1911
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/8 x 1 x 3/8 in. (13 x 2.5 x 1 cm)
Description:
Silver souvenir spoon; handle in the shape of New York City skyline, with the words “NEW YORK”; on bowl, view of “SOUVENIR PENNSYLVANIA / TERMINAL STATION”; all in relief; reverse plain.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.222
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:
1911
Date End:
1911
eMuseum Object ID:
66119
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
Date:
1903-1916
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 7/8 x 1 1/4 x 3/4 in. (14.9 x 3.2 x 1.9 cm)
Description:
Sterling silver souvenir spoon; on obverse of handle, from finial to bowl, views of “STATUE OF LIBERTY”, “WASHINGTON ARCH”, and “GRANT’S TOMB”; the words “GREATER-NEW-YORK” below; on bowl, view of building and “CITY HALL / NEW YORK”.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.221
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:
1903
Date End:
1916
eMuseum Object ID:
66118
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
Date:
1904
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 3/8 x 1 1/8 x 1/4 in. (13.7 x 2.9 x 0.6 cm)
Description:
Sterling silver souvenir spoon; handle in form of New York City skyline, with “NEW YORK FROM NORTH RIVER” at finial; on bowl, perspectival view of 2 trains traveling underground; on reverse, from finial to bowl, views of, “STATUE OF LIBERTY”, “GRANT’S TOMB".
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.220
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:
1904
Date End:
1904
eMuseum Object ID:
66117
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
Date:
1909
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 3/4 x 1 x 3/4 in. (14.6 x 2.5 x 1.9 cm)
Description:
Sterling silver souvenir spoon; on obverse of handle, from finial to bowl; Dutch sailing ship and “DEHALVE MAENE / 1609”, Seal of New York State and “NEW YORK”, and a laurel wreath with ribbon; on bowl, steamboat and “CLERMONT / 1807” and the words “THE /
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.219
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:
1909
Date End:
1909
eMuseum Object ID:
66116
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
Date:
1893
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 3/4 x 1 3/8 x 3/4 in. (14.6 x 3.5 x 1.9 cm)
Description:
Sterling silver souvenir spoon; on obverse of handle, from finial to bowl; view of bridge, “NEW YORK”, and Seal of New York City, all in relief; bowl plain; reverse plain.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.218
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:
1893
Date End:
1893
eMuseum Object ID:
66115
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
Date:
1895
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 7/8 x 1 1/4 x 3/4 in. (14.9 x 3.2 x 1.9 cm)
Description:
Sterling silver souvenir spoon; on obverse of handle, Statue of Liberty and “NEW YORK”; on bowl, view of Brooklyn Bridge; all etched; reverse with “Smith” engraved.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.217
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:
1895
Date End:
1895
eMuseum Object ID:
66114
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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