Spoon
Classification:
Date:
1902-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, floriate design; on bowl, view of the “FLATIRON B’LDG / NEW YORK”; all in relief; reverse plain.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.57
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:
64627
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
Date:
1902-1905
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 x 7/8 x 5/8 in. (10.2 x 2.2 x 1.6 cm)
Description:
Sterling silver souvenir spoon; on obverse of handle, from finial to bowl, Seal of New York State, Niagara Falls, “NEW YORK,” standing figure of Peter Stuyvesant, and plant stalks; bowl engraved with view of “FLAT IRON BUILDING / NEW YORK”; on reverse, from finial to bowl, teepee in field, canoe in water, several tools, including tomahawk; all in relief.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.56
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:
64626
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
Date:
1902-1905
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 3/4 x 3/4 x 1/2 in. (9.5 x 1.9 x 1.3 cm)
Description:
Sterling silver souvenir spoon; obverse and reverse of handle in form of sheath of wheat, in relief; gold-washed bowl engraved with view of “FLAT IRON BUILDING / NEW YORK N.Y.”
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.55
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:
64625
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1919
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 3/4 x 3/4 x 1/2 in. (9.5 x 1.9 x 1.3 cm)
Description:
Silver souvenir spoon; on obverse of handle, view of the “UNITED NATIONS,” in relief; bowl plain; reverse plain.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.54
Marks:
Stamped: on reverse: "BK" [back to back inside diamond]
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:
1919
eMuseum Object ID:
64624
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
Date:
1939
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/4 x 1 x 5/8 in. (10.8 x 2.5 x 1.6 cm)
Description:
Sterling silver souvenir spoon; on obverse of handle, from finial to bowl, cut-out “CHRYSLER BUILDING” with cloud in sky and the words, “NEW YORK”; on bowl, Trylon and Perisphere and “NEW YORK / WORLD’S FAIR / 1939”; all in relief; reverse plain.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.53
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:
1939
eMuseum Object ID:
64623
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1931
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/8 x 7/8 x 5/8 in. (10.5 x 2.2 x 1.6 cm)
Description:
Sterling silver souvenir spoon; on obverse of handle, from finial to bowl, view of “EMPIRE STATE BLDG.” and the words “NEW YORK CITY,” all in relief; bowl plain; reverse plain.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.52
Marks:
In relief: on reverse: seated figure / "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:
1931
eMuseum Object ID:
64622
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1933
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/8 x 7/8 x 5/8 in. (10.5 x 2.2 x 1.6 cm)
Description:
Sterling silver souvenir spoon; on obverse of handle, view of Rockefeller Center, and the words “RADIO CITY” and “NEW YORK,” all in relief; bowl plain; reverse plain.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.51
Marks:
In relief: on reverse: seated figure / "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:
1933
eMuseum Object ID:
64621
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
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 Empire State Building and the words “NEW YORK CITY,” all in relief; bowl plain; on reverse, impression of front.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.50
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:
64620
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1931
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 3/8 x 3/4 x 3/8 in. (11.1 x 1.9 x 1 cm)
Description:
Sterling silver souvenir spoon; on obverse of handle, view of “EMPIRE STATE BLDG.” and the words “NEW YORK CITY”, all in relief; bowl plain, reverse plain.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.49
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:
1931
eMuseum Object ID:
64619
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1913
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/2 x 1 x 1/2 in. (14 x 2.5 x 1.3 cm)
Description:
Sterling silver souvenir spoon; on obverse of handle, cut-out view of “WOOLWORTH BLDG,” and the words “NEW YORK”; all in relief; bowl plain; reverse plain.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.48
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:
1913
eMuseum Object ID:
64618
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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