Collection Highlights
Walker's Appeal, In Four Articles
Date:
1829
Object Number:
LIB.E441.Box.W1784.W3
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Souvenir spoon
Object Number:
1949.189
Date:
1890-1920
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/4 x 1 1/8 x 5/8 in. ( 13.3 x 2.9 x 1.6 cm )
Marks:
in relief: inside bowl: "DANBURY 1777"
in relief: on obverse of handle: "WOOSTER"
stamped: on reverse of handle: "STERLING" and "PAT. APL'D FOR / R. L. WILSON"
Description:
Cast silver souvenir spoon with large Colonial period house above relief inscription, "DANBURY 1777," inside bowl; handle finial in the form of a male bust with "WOOSTER" in relief on base; molded eagle on shoulder.
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Thomas O. Mabbott
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
