Spoon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1897
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, views of the “STATUE OF LIBERTY”, “OBELISK”, “FLATIRON BUILDING”, and the words, “NEW YORK”; on bowl, view of “GRANT’S TOMB / NEW YORK, N.Y.”; on reverse, expanse of “BROOKLYN BRIDGE”; all in relief.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.17
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:
1897
eMuseum Object ID:
64587
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 3/4 x 3/8 in. (11.4 x 1.9 x 1 cm)
Description:
Sterling silver souvenir spoon; on obverse of handle, stylized flowers and foliage, in relief; bowl engraved with view of “BROOKLYN BRIDGE”; obverse plain.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.16
Marks:
Stamped: on reverse: "T" [enclosing a lion], "STERLING", "25"
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:
64586
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
Date:
1912-26
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 7/8 x 5/8 x 1/4 in. (7.3 x 1.6 x 0.6 cm)
Description:
Sterling silver miniature souvenir spoon; on obverse of handle, cut-out view of steamboat labeled “WASHINGTON IRVING” and the words “HUDSON RIVER”, all in relief; bowl plain; reverse plain.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.15
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:
64585
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
Date:
1896-1940
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 x 1 1/8 x 5/8 in. (15.2 x 2.9 x 1.6 cm)
Description:
Sterling silver souvenir spoon; on obverse of wavy handle, finial to bowl, triumphal arch labeled “COLUMBUS” and the words “NEW YORK”, all in relief; bowl plain; reverse engraved with initials “B.M.P.”.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.14
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:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
64584
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Souvenir spoon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1900
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 5/8 x 5/8 x 1 1/2 in. (9.2 x 1.6 x 3.8 cm)
Description:
Sterling silver souvenir spoon; on obverse of handle, floral and beaded motifs; on bowl, view of “GRANT’S TOMB / NEW YORK”; all in relief; reverse plain.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.13
Marks:
Stamped: on reverse: "M" and "B" [intertwined] / "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:
64583
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Souvenir spoon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1910
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 x 1 1/8 x 7/8 in. (15.2 x 2.9 x 2.2 cm)
Description:
Sterling silver souvenir spoon; on obverse of handle, cut-out skyline of New York City and the words “NEW YORK SKYLINE; on bowl, view of “PUBLIC LIBRARY / NEW YORK”; on reverse, from finial to bowl, views of the “STATUE OF LIBERTY”, “GRANT’S TOMB”, and “SINGER BUILDING”; all in relief.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.12
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:
64582
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1910
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, from finial to bowl, cut-out view of skyscraper with “WOOLWORTH BLDG” and the words “NEW YORK”, all in relief; bowl plain; reverse plain.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.11
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:
1910
eMuseum Object ID:
64581
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1891
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 of handle, from finial to bowl, Seal of New York State, Niagara Falls, and the words “NEW YORK”; on bowl, view of “BROOKLYN BRIDGE”; on reverse, from finial to bowl, Great Seal of the United States and American flag; all in relief.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.10
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:
1891
eMuseum Object ID:
64580
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Souvenir spoon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1900
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, from finial to bowl, Native American Chief, baby in cradleboard, feathers and geometrical pattern; on bowl, view of “SINGER BUILDING / NEW YORK / HEIGHT 612 FEET / 41 STORIES”; on reverse, view of Native American shooting arrow at sky and quiver with 3 arrows; all in relief.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.9
Marks:
In relief: on reverse: "S" [in circle] / "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:
64579
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spoon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1903
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 x 1 1/8 x 5/8 in. (15.2 x 2.9 x 1.6 cm)
Description:
Sterling silver souvenir spoon; on obverse of handle, skyline of New York City; on bowl, view of “NEW EAST RIVER BRIDGE / NEW YORK”; on reverse, from finial to bowl, Seal of New York City, view of “CITY HALL”, subway train traveling through tunnel; all in relief.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2009.28.8
Marks:
Sterling silver souvenir spoon; on obverse of handle, skyline of New York City; on bowl, view of “NEW EAST RIVER BRIDGE / NEW YORK”; on reverse, from finial to bowl, Seal of New York City, view of “CITY HALL”, subway train traveling through tunnel
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:
1903
eMuseum Object ID:
64578
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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