Collection Highlights
Invitation to Erie Canal Celebration
Date:
1825
Object Number:
PR.221.12
Medium:
Engraving
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Spoon
Object Number:
Z.115
Date:
ca. 1700-1750
Medium:
Silver, wood, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 1/4 x 3 x 3/4 in. ( 21 x 7.6 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
Spoon with pierced bowl chased with symmetrical design of birds, vase, flowers, and leaves; some gold or yellow metal plating remains inside bowl; base of stem consists of sheet silver socket for turned ebony elbow shaft.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
