Collection Highlights
Augustus Coe Gurnee dressed for the Vanderbilt costume ball, March 26, 1883
Date:
March 26, 1883
Object Number:
PR.223.1.16.1
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Luce Center
Souvenir spoon
Object Number:
INV.14473
Date:
1892
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 x 7/8 x 1/2 in. ( 10.2 x 2.2 x 1.3 cm )
Marks:
engraved: inside bowl: "Highland Lake / '92"
stamped: on reverse (following undeciphered maker's mark): "STERLING PAT. 1891"
Description:
Silver spoon with engraved inscription inside oval bowl; spatulate handle with molded scroll edges; stamped maker's mark on reverse of shoulder.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
