Collection Highlights
Important meeting of the African Civilization Society, at the Cooper Institute, Wednesday evening, March 7th, 1860, at eight o'clock
Date:
1860
Object Number:
LIB.SY.1860.48
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Spoon
Object Number:
1941.813
Date:
1861
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 3/8 x 7/8 x 3/4 in. ( 11.1 x 2.2 x 1.9 cm )
Marks:
engraved: on inside of bowl: "J.W.B. / 1861"
Description:
Spoon used on the steamer "J. W. Baldwin"; oval bowl with inscription engraved on interior; handle with floral design, pierced at center.
Credit Line:
Purchase, James B. Wilbur Fund
Provenance:
The George W. Murdock Collection of Steamboat Artifacts
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
