Collection Highlights
Corcoran Legion Fifth regiment. Col. William McEvily. A few good men are wanted to fill up Capt. Wm. L. Monegan's company. This is a splendid opportunity for young men to join a Crack Regiment.
Date:
ca. 1862
Object Number:
PR.055.3.189
Medium:
Paper
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Souvenir spoon
Object Number:
INV.13990
Date:
ca. 1898
Medium:
Silver plate
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/4 x 1 x 7/8 in. ( 10.8 x 2.5 x 2.2 cm )
Marks:
in relief: on inside of bowl: "U.S. BATTLESHIP MAINE / 6682 TONS."
stamped: on reverse: "SHEFFIELD PLATE C. . ."
Description:
Silver plate souvenir spoon with view of the U.S. battleship "Maine" on inside of oval bowl; slightly wavy handle with pointed tip, decorated on obverse with embossed scroll motifs; stamped maker's mark on reverse.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
