Collection Highlights
Declaration of Independence
Date:
1820-1823
Object Number:
PR.221.44
Medium:
Engraving
SUPPORT THE NEW-YORK HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Help us present groundbreaking exhibitions and develop educational programs about our nation's history for more than 200,000 schoolchildren annually.
Museum Collections
Luce Center
Souvenir spoon
Object Number:
1949.200
Date:
ca. 1900
Medium:
Silver and gilt
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 3/4 in. ( 14.6 cm )
Marks:
engraved: on obverse of handle: "ALBANY / N.Y."
stamped: on reverse: "S" [in circle between two smaller circles] STERLING[?] WILLIAMS & SON"
Description:
Silver souvenir spoon with irregularly shaped bowl with pointed tip, incurving on one side, and scalloped back with fluting; wavy handle with relief inscription, "ALBANY N.Y.," and architectural view at scalloped end of obverse; stamped maker's(?) mark on reverse.
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Thomas O. Mabbott
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
