Spoon
Classification:
Date:
1911-1920
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 New York City and the words “SKY VIEW NEW YORK”; on bowl, view of “NEW PUBLIC LIBRARY / NEW YORK”; all in relief; reverse plain.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.167
Marks:
In relief: on reverse: "COPYRIGHT 1911. F.S. & S.M."
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:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
64737
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
Date:
1911-1920
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 3/8 x 1 1/8 x 3/4 in. (13.7 x 2.9 x 1.9 cm)
Description:
Sterling silver souvenir spoon with New York City architecture; on obverse of handle, New York City skyline labeled “NEW YORK FROM NORTH RIVER”; on bowl, view of the “PUBLIC LIBRARY / NEW YORK”; on reverse, from finial bowl, views of the “STATUE OF LIBERTY,” “GRANT’S TOMB,” and “FLAT IRON BLDG”; all in relief.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.166
Marks:
In relief: on reverse: "STERLING" / "P" "&" "B" [in 3 separate hearts]
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:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
64736
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1905
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 3/8 x 3/4 x 3/8 in. (8.6 x 1.9 x 1 cm)
Description:
Sterling silver souvenir spoon; handle in shape of Brooklyn Bridge; on bowl, view of “THE HIPPODROME / NEW YORK CITY”; all in relief; reverse plain.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.165
Marks:
In relief: on reverse: "P" "&" "B" [in 3 separate hearts] / "STERLING"
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:
0
Date End:
1905
eMuseum Object ID:
64735
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Souvenir spoon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1910
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 3/8 x 1 1/8 x 7/8 in. (13.7 x 2.9 x 2.2 cm)
Silver Weight: 11 dwt (17 g)
Description:
Sterling silver souvenir spoon; on obverse of handle, grapevines in relief; gold-washed bowl engraved with view of “SKY LINE / NEW YORK CITY. N.Y.”; on reverse, grapevines.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.164
Marks:
In relief: on reverse: "STERLING" / "S" "S" "M" "C" [in 4 separate squares]
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:
0
Date End:
1910
eMuseum Object ID:
64734
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
Date:
1904
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 spoon; on obverse of handle, “American Bankers Association New York 1904”; on obverse of handle, center of Seal of New York City; on reverse, foliage motifs; all in relief.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.163
Marks:
Stamped: on reverse: "STERLING" / rectangle, square, diamond / "PAT'D 96"
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:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
64733
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
Date:
1890-1915
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, abstract organic motif; bowl etched with view of “HOTEL IMPERIAL / NEW YORK”; reverse plain.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.162
Marks:
Stamped: on reverse: backwards "S" [in circle with 2 wings] / "STERLING"
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:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
64732
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
Date:
1890-1920
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 3/8 x 1 1/8 x 3/4 in. (13.7 x 2.9 x 1.9 cm)
Description:
Sterling silver souvenir spoon; handle in form of New York City skyline with “NEW YORK FROM NORTH RIVER”; on bowl, view of “GRANTS TOMB. / NEW YORK.N.Y.”; all in relief; reverse plain.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.161
Marks:
stamped: on reverse: "P" "&" "B" [in 3 separate hearts] / "STERLING"
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:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
64731
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
Date:
1891-ca. 1920
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 spoon; on obverse of handle, from finial to bowl, cut-out skyline of New York City, “BIRDS EYE VIEW,” and “NEW YORK”; all in relief; bowl plain; reverse plain.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.160
Marks:
Stamped: on reverse: crown, gothic "W" and Chimera / "STERLING"
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:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
64730
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
Date:
1939
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/2 x 1 1/8 x 1/2 in. (14 x 2.9 x 1.3 cm)
Description:
Sterling silver souvenir spoon; on obverse of handle, from finial to bowl, cut-out skyline of “LOWER NEW YORK” with “STATUE OF LIBERTY” at finial and “BROOKLYN BRIDGE” near bowl; on bowl, view of Trylon and Perisphere and the words “NEW YORK / WORLD’S FAIR / 1939 / C NYWF”; on reverse, from finial to bowl, “NEW YORK / FIRST SETTLEMENT – 1614 – INCORPORATED UNDER THE NAME – OF – NEW AMSTERDAM – 1652 –"; all in relief.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.159
Marks:
Stamped: on reverse: "H" [in penant flag] / "STERLING"
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:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
64729
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1918
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 3/4 x 1 1/4 x 3/4 in. (14.6 x 3.2 x 1.9 cm)
Description:
Sterling silver souvenir spoon; on obverse of handle, view of “NEW YORK SKYLINE”; on bowl, view of “STATUE OF LIBERTY, NEW YORK”; on reverse, from finial to bowl, “STATUE OF LIBERTY,” “GRANT’S TOMB,” and “SINGER BUILDING”; all in relief.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.158
Marks:
In relief: on reverse: "STERLING"
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:
0
Date End:
1918
eMuseum Object ID:
64728
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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