Spoon
Classification:
Date:
1892-1923
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 x 1 1/8 x 3/4 in. (12.7 x 2.9 x 1.9 cm)
Description:
Sterling silver souvenir spoon; on obverse and reverse of handle, garlands of flowers; on bowl, view of “BROOKLYN BRIDGE”; all in relief.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.137
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:
64707
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1894
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 x 1 1/4 x 5/8 in. (15.2 x 3.2 x 1.6 cm)
Description:
Sterling silver souvenir spoon; on obverse of handle, cream and green enamel beading and rocaille motifs; gold-washed bowl engraved with view of “BROOKLYN. N.Y.”
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.136
Marks:
Stamped: on reverse: "STERLING" / rectangle and figure-8 / "PAT'D 94"
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:
1894
eMuseum Object ID:
64706
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
Date:
1891-ca. 1920
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/2 x 7/8 x 5/8 in. (11.4 x 2.2 x 1.6 cm)
Description:
Sterling silver souvenir spoon; on obverse of handle, full-figure standing Peter Stuyvesant with walking stick in hand, and the words, “STUYVESANT” and “NEW YORK”; on bowl, view of “STATUE OF LIBERTY / NEW YORK”; on reverse, back of Stuyvesant.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.135
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:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
64705
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
Date:
1886-1919
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 with monuments of New York City; 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 “NEW YORK AND BROOKLYN BRIDGE”; on reverse, from finial to bowl, views of “HENRY WARD BEECHER 1813-1887,” “GRANT’S MONUMENT”, and “MEMORIAL ARCH”; the words “ENTRANCE TO PROSPECT PARK” below; all in relief.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.134
Marks:
In relief: on reverse: "A" [in cartouche flanked by left cartouche with griffin, right with sword and crescent moon] / "STERLING" [in square]
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:
64704
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1899
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 3/8 x 1 1/8 x 1/2 in. (13.7 x 2.9 x 1.3 cm)
Description:
Sterling silver souvenir spoon; on obverse and reverse of handle, c-scrolls and tendrils in relief; bowl engraved with view of “NEW EAST RIVER BRIDGE N.Y.”
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.133
Marks:
In relief: on reverse: "PAT. 1899" / "R" "W" [stag head} "&" "S" / "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:
1899
eMuseum Object ID:
64703
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
Date:
1891-ca. 1920
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/4 x 1 x 7/8 in. (13.3 x 2.5 x 2.2 cm)
Description:
Sterling silver souvenir spoon; on obverse of handle, flowers and c-scrolls; on gold-washed bowl, view of “NEW YORK & BROOKLYN BRIDGE”; all in relief; reverse plain.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.132
Marks:
Stamped: on reverse: "F.M.V." / "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:
64702
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
Date:
1902-1920
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/8 x 1 x 3/4 in. (13 x 2.5 x 1.9 cm)
Description:
Sterling silver souvenir spoon; on obverse of handle, from finial to bowl, views of “BROOKLYN BRIDGE,” “STATUE OF LIBERTY,” “FLATIRON BLD’NG,” and “OBELISK”; on bowl, view of “BROOKLYN BRIDGE”; on reverse, views of “GRANT’S TOMB.”, “WASH.ARCH,” and “TIMES B’LD’NG,” and the words, “NEW YORK”; all in relief.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.131
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:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
64701
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
Date:
1896-1940
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; on obverse and reverse of handle, c-scrolls and foliate motifs in relief; gold-washed bowl engraved with view of “BROOKLYN BRIDGE.”
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.130
Marks:
Stamped: on reverse: "W" [in circle with 3 radiating marks on either side] "STERLING" / "PAT'D '98"
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:
64700
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
Date:
1891-ca. 1920
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 3/8 x 7/8 x 1/2 in. (11.1 x 2.2 x 1.3 cm)
Description:
Sterling silver souvenir spoon; on obverse of handle, cut-out view of Statue of Liberty and the words “NEW YORK CITY,” all in relief; bowl plain; on reverse, impression of front.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.129
Marks:
Stamped: on reverse: "ENCO" / "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:
64699
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
Date:
1903-1923
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 with New York City architecture landmarks; on obverse of handle, from finial to bowl, views of "CITY HALL", "TIMES BUILDING," and "WILLIAMSBURG BRIDGE"; on bowl, view of “BROOKLYN BRIDGE”; on reverse, from finial to bowl, view of "SUBWAY ENTRANCE 137 ST," "PARK ROW BLDG," "SOLDIERS AND SAILORS MONUMENT," and "GRANTS TOMB"; all in relief.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.128
Marks:
In relief: on reverse: "S" [in cirlce] / "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:
64698
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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