Collection Highlights
Lady Arthur Paget (Minne Stevens) dressed for the Delmonico ball, 1875
Date:
1875
Object Number:
PR.223.1.4.1
Medium:
Photograph
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Souvenir spoon
Object Number:
INV.464
Date:
1893
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/4 x 7/8 x 1/2 in. ( 10.8 x 2.2 x 1.3 cm )
Marks:
in relief: on obverse of handle: "WORLD'S / COLUMBIAN / EXPOSITION"
in relief: on reverse of handle: "1492 [star] 1893" and "STERLING"
Description:
Cast silver souvenir spoon with marine view with sailing ship on inside of oval bowl; inscription, "WORLD'S COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION," in relief below profile bust of Christopher Columbus on end of handle.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. John B. Morris, 1964
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
