Collection Highlights
Petition to Abraham Lincoln for recruitment of black troops
Date:
ca. 1862
Object Number:
MSS.BV.Petitions
Medium:
Paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Souvenir spoon
Object Number:
1949.209
Date:
1890-1896
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 3/8 x 1 x 5/8 in. ( 11.1 x 2.5 x 1.6 cm )
Marks:
in relief: on obverse of handle: "The Midnight Ride / 1775"
stamped: on reverse of handle: "PAT. APL'D FOR FREEMAN & TAYLOR"
stamped: on reverse of bowl near shoulder: "STERLING"
Description:
Cast silver souvenir spoon with plain pointed oval bowl and wavy handle with figure on horseback and relief inscription on obverse.
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Thomas O. Mabbott
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
