Collection Highlights
William Pitt, the Elder, First Earl of Chatham (1708-1778)
Date:
ca. 1770
Object Number:
1864.5
Medium:
Marble
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Spoon
Object Number:
1944.253
Date:
1860
Medium:
Bone, antler
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 3/4 x 2 1/8 x 1 1/4 in. ( 14.6 x 5.4 x 3.2 cm )
Description:
Carved bone spoon with large tear drop-shaped bowl incised with a diaper pattern border and a reindeer in the center; short, flat handle has two bands of diaper pattern, rings on side, and pierced rings, and triangles around the end of the handle.
Gallery Label:
According to the donor, this spoon was made by Walter S. Poor while he was in Greenland. Walter S. Poor was the father of the donor.
Credit Line:
Gift of Walter S. Poor
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
