Collection Highlights
Brandywine bowl (brandewijnkom)
Date:
ca. 1700
Object Number:
1911.38
Medium:
Silver
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Spoon
Object Number:
1950.136
Date:
1700-1800
Medium:
Pewter
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 1/8 x 1 7/8 x 7/8 in. ( 15.6 x 4.8 x 2.2 cm )
Marks:
engraved on side of bowl: "1630"
Description:
Cast pewter spoon with a narrow stem handle and ovoid bowl.
Gallery Label:
This spoon was dug up in Plymouth, Massachusetts in 1834. It belonged to Rebecca Austin, a direct descendent of Miles Standish and a relative of the donor.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Jane Austin
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
