Collection Highlights
Dragonfly table lamp
Date:
ca. 1900-1906
Object Number:
N84.113.1
Medium:
Glass, bronze
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Souvenir spoon
Object Number:
1949.205
Date:
ca. 1900
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/8 x 1 x 5/8 in. ( 10.5 x 2.5 x 1.6 cm )
Marks:
in relief: inside bowl: "Happy New Year"
in relief: on obverse of handle: "RING OUT / THE OLD / RING IN / THE NEW"
stamped: on reverse of handle: "STERLING" and "[J. H.] JOHNSTON & CO. / 17 UNION SQ., N.Y."
Description:
Cast silver souvenir spoon with three cupids and relief inscription, "Happy New Year," on inside of bowl; handle with three bells at top and encircling banner with relief inscription; 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.
