Collection Highlights
Camp scene from photograph
Date:
ca. 1861-1865
Object Number:
PR.022.4
Medium:
Wood engraving
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Cheese scoop
Object Number:
INV.14540b
Date:
ca. 1910
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 3/4 x 3/4 x 1/2 in. ( 12.1 x 1.9 x 1.3 cm )
Marks:
engraved: on the underside of the handle: "E/ G/ W" in script
stamped: on the underside of the handle: "STERLING 925/ 1000 FINE JENKINS & JENKINS INC."
Description:
Cast silver cheese scoop with a downturned handle all over repoussé chased with a floral pattern on the front and engraved, "E/ G/ W" in script; curved, spear-shaped bowl with a chamfered base; makers' marks stamped on the blades.
Credit Line:
Gift of Louise S. Gilder, 12/14/73
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
