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 and the words, “NEW YORK”; on bowl, building and “NEW PUBLIC LIBRARY / NEW YORK”; all in relief; reverse plain.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.216
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:
66113
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
Date:
1893-1907
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 7/8 x 1 x 7/8 in. (17.5 x 2.5 x 2.2 cm)
Description:
Sterling silver souvenir orange 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:
2009.28.215
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:
1907
eMuseum Object ID:
66112
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
Date:
1885-1905
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/2 x 1 1/8 x 3/4 in. (14 x 2.9 x 1.9 cm)
Description:
Sterling silver souvenir spoon; on obverse of handle, cut-out skyline labeled “LOWER NEW YORK” and “BROOKLYN BRIDGE” near bowl; on bowl, bridge and “BROOKLYN BRIDGE / NEW YORK”; on reverse, from finial to bowl, “New York / FIRST SETTLEMENT – 1614 – INCORP
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.214
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:
1885
Date End:
1905
eMuseum Object ID:
66111
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
Date:
1891-ca.1920
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/8 x 1 1/8 x 3/8 in. (13 x 2.9 x 1 cm)
Description:
Sterling silver souvenir spoon; handle in shape of full-figure Statue of Liberty; on round bowl, view of bridge spanning river and boats underneath; on reverse, back of Statue of Liberty; all in relief.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.213
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:
1891
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
66110
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
Date:
1891-ca.1920
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 x 3/4 x 3/8 in. (10.2 x 1.9 x 1 cm)
Description:
Sterling silver souvenir spoon; handle in the form of bouquet of flowers, in relief; bowl engraved with view of “TREASURY BUILDING / NEW YORK”; reverse plain.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.212
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:
1891
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
66109
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
Date:
1899
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, floral motifs and stars in relief, “MARJORIE” engraved; bowl engraved with steam boat, key, laurel boughs, and “WEST”; on reverse, c-scrolls and “3-16-99”.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.211
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:
1899
Date End:
1899
eMuseum Object ID:
66108
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
Date:
1891-ca.1920
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/2 x 1 1/8 x 5/8 in. (14 x 2.9 x 1.6 cm)
Description:
Sterling silver souvenir spoon; on obverse of handle, from finial to bowl, State Seal of New York, Niagara Falls, and the words, “NEW YORK”; on bowl, view of bridge and sailboat in foreground; all in relief; reverse plain.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.210
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:
1891
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
66107
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
Date:
1831-ca.1920
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/4 x 3/4 x 1/2 in. (10.8 x 1.9 x 1.3 cm)
Description:
Sterling silver souvenir spoon; on obverse of handle, from finial to bowl, Seal of New York City, Statue of Liberty, bridge spanning river, all in relief; gold-washed bowl plain; reverse plain.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.209
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:
1831
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
66106
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
Date:
1907
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 5/8 x 1 1/4 x 3/4 in. (14.2 x 3.2 x 1.9 cm)
Description:
Sterling silver souvenir spoon; on obverse of handle, floriated scrolls and blank cartouche; on bowl, Statue of Liberty within scalloped border; all in relief; reverse plain.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.208
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:
66105
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
Date:
1896-1940
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/4 x 7/8 x 7/8 in. (10.8 x 2.2 x 2.2 cm)
Description:
Sterling silver souvenir spoon; on obverse of handle, from finial to bowl, Egyptian symbol with eye, face with crown and beard, and “GOOD LUCK”, all in relief; bowl plain; reverse plain.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.207
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:
1896
Date End:
1940
eMuseum Object ID:
66104
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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