Spoon
Classification:
Date:
1911-ca. 1920
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 x 1 x 5/8 in. (12.7 x 2.5 x 1.6 cm)
Description:
Sterling silver souvenir spoon; on obverse of handle, flowers; on bowl, view of the “NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY”; on reverse, more flowers; all in relief.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.97
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:
64667
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
Date:
1894
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 3/4 x 7/8 x 3/4 in. (9.5 x 2.2 x 1.9 cm)
Description:
Sterling silver souvenir spoon; on obverse of handle, colonial figure (possibly Peter Stuyvesant?) holding fishing reel and fish on line; bowl engraved with view of the “EAST RIVER BROOKLYN N.Y.”; reverse engraved “L. B. April 14-’94.”
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.96
Marks:
Stamped: on reverse: "Alvin Corporation" [encircling crescent moon and sword] / "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:
64666
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1910
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 of handle, flowers, on bowl, view of “PENNSYLVANIA STATION, NEW YORK CITY”; all in relief; reverse plain.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.95
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:
1910
eMuseum Object ID:
64665
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1897
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 obverse of handle, c-scroll border; gold-washed bowl engraved with view of “BROOKLYN BRIDGE, N.Y.”; on reverse, c-scrolls.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.94
Marks:
In relief: on reverse: "PAT. 1897" / "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:
1897
eMuseum Object ID:
64664
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1911
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, grape vines in relief and “D” engraved; gold-washed bowl engraved with view of “NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY”; on reverse, grape vines and “1911” engraved.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.93
Marks:
In relief: on reverse: "S" [in shield with helmet on top] / "PAT'D" / "STERLING"; stamped: on reverse: "D"
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:
1911
eMuseum Object ID:
64663
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
Date:
1890-1905
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/8 x 7/8 x 3/8 in. (10.5 x 2.2 x 1 cm)
Description:
Sterling silver souvenir spoon; on obverse of twisted handle, lotus flower in relief and “HAZEL” engraved; gold-washed bowl engraved with view of the “BROOKLYN, N.Y.”; reverse plain.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.92
Marks:
Stamped: on reverse: "15" / "STERLING" / "W"? [in shield held by chimera]
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:
64662
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Souvenir spoon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1900
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/2 x 7/8 x 1/2 in. (11.4 x 2.2 x 1.3 cm)
Description:
Sterling silver souvenir spoon; on obverse of handle, portrait medallion with Henry Ward Beecher surrounded by gothic windows, and the words, “BROOKLYN N.Y.,” all in relief; bowl engraved with view of the Brooklyn Bridge; reverse plain.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.91
Marks:
Stamped: on reverse: "W" [in circle with 3 radiating marks on either side] "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:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
64661
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
Date:
1891-ca. 1920
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 7/8 x 7/8 x 5/8 in. (9.8 x 2.2 x 1.6 cm)
Description:
Sterling silver souvenir spoon; on obverse of handle, organic motifs; gold-washed bowl engraved with view of “N.Y. & BKN. BRIDGE”; on reverse, more organic motifs in relief.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.90
Marks:
Stamped: on reverse: illegible mark / "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:
64660
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
Date:
1891-ca. 1920
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 x 7/8 x 1/2 in. (10.2 x 2.2 x 1.3 cm)
Description:
Sterling silver souvenir spoon; on obverse of handle, from finial to bowl, statue of George Washington from Treasury building with the words, “ERECTED BY VOLUNTARY SUBSCRIPTION BY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE STATE OF NEW YORK NOV. 2 1883” on pedestal; bags of coins, bills, and loose coins; on bowl, view of “U.S. SUB TREASURY / WALL STREET / NEW YORK”; reverse with back of Washington statue and “ON THIS SITE IN FEDERAL HILL APRIL 30 1789, GEORGE WASHINGTON TOOK THE OATH AS THE FIRST PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA”; all in relief; “C.M.C” engraved on reverse of bowl.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.89
Marks:
In relief: on reverse: "S.C.& S. PAT. 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:
64659
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Souvenir spoon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1911
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 7/8 x 1 1/4 x 1 in. (14.9 x 3.2 x 2.5 cm)
Description:
Sterling silver souvenir spoon; on obverse of handle, classical motifs; bowl engraved with view of the “PUBLIC LIBRARY / NEW YORK”; on reverse, classical motifs.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.88
Marks:
In relief: on reverse: "STERLING" / J.W. [in octagon] / eagle / "925" [over] "1000" [in octagon]
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:
1911
eMuseum Object ID:
64658
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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