Spoon
Classification:
Date:
1891-ca. 1920
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/4 x 7/8 x 1/2 in. (10.8 x 2.2 x 1.3 cm)
Description:
Sterling silver souvenir spoon; on obverse of handle, from finial to bowl, view of “BROOKLYN BRIDGE 1883,” and the words “THE BROOKLYN / CHURCH / 1776”; on bowl, view of church and “CITY OF CHURCHES”; on reverse, view of seventeenth-century waterfront and “Breuckelen 1667 Fulton Ferry 1746”; all in relief.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.127
Marks:
Stamped: on reverse: lion, anchor, gothic "G" / "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:
64697
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1900
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/2 x 1 1/4 x 7/8 in. (14 x 3.2 x 2.2 cm)
Description:
Sterling silver souvenir spoon; on obverse of handle, from finial to bowl, views of “BROOKLYN INSTITUTE,” “PLYMOUTH CHURCH”, AND “BEECHERS MONUMENT,” and the word “BROOKLYN N.Y.”; bowl plain; on reverse, views of “MEMORIAL ARCH,” “BROOKLYN BRIDGE,” and “MARTYRS MONUMENT”; all in relief.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.126
Marks:
In relief: on reverse: "S" [in shield with helmet on top] / "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:
64696
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, “NEW YORK” engraved; bowl engraved with view of “BROOKLYN BRIDGE N.Y.”; reverse plain.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.125
Marks:
In relief: on reverse: "73" / "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:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
64695
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1891
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; handle in form of full-figure Statue of Liberty with tablet that reads, “4th July 76” and center of New York State Seal below at finial; on bowl, center of Seal of New York City; on reverse, back of Statue of Liberty with “PAT. JULY 7 ’91.” on tablet; all in relief.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.124
Marks:
Stamped: on reverse: "S" [in circle with 2 wings] / "STERLING" / "PAT. JULY 7. '91."; stamped: on reverse: "GORHAM M'F'G CO."
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:
1891
eMuseum Object ID:
64694
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
Date:
1890-1920
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/8 x 1 x 1/2 in. (13 x 2.5 x 1.3 cm)
Description:
Sterling silver souvenir spoon; on obverse and reverse of handle, flowers and stalks; on bowl, view of “BROOKLYN BRIDGE”; all in relief.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.123
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:
64693
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
Date:
1890-1920
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/2 x 5/8 x 1/4 in. (8.9 x 1.6 x 0.6 cm)
Description:
Sterling silver souvenir spoon; on obverse of handle, finial in form of head of Native American; quiver of arrows, teepee, tomahawk, pipe, and maze; on bowl, view of “BROOKLYN BRIDGE”; all in relief; reverse plain.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.122
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:
64692
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
Date:
1911-1920
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/4 x 1 1/8 x 3/4 in. (13.3 x 2.9 x 1.9 cm)
Description:
Sterling silver souvenir spoon; on obverse of handle, from finial to bowl, Seal of New York State, view of Niagara Falls, and the words, “NEW YORK”; on bowl, view of “PUBLIC LIBRARY / NEW YORK.”; on reverse, eagle and flag; all in relief.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.121
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:
64691
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
Date:
1902-1920
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 3/8 x 7/8 x 3/8 in. (11.1 x 2.2 x 1 cm)
Description:
Sterling silver souvenir spoon; on obverse of handle, views of “STATUE OF LIBERTY,” “OBELISK,” and “FLATIRON BUILDING,” and the words, “NEW-YORK”; on bowl, view of “BROOKLYN BRIDGE”; on reverse, view of “BROOKLYN BRIDGE”; all in relief.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.120
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:
64690
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
Date:
1892-1915
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, poppy flowers on stippled ground in relief; bowl engraved with view of “BROOKLYN BRIDGE”; reverse plain.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.119
Marks:
Stamped: on reverse: "S" [in circle with 2 wings] / "STERLING" / "PAT'D. 89" / "2"
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:
64689
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 1/2 in. (10.8 x 2.2 x 1.3 cm)
Description:
Sterling silver souvenir spoon; on obverse of handle, 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:
2009.28.118
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:
64688
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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