Collection Highlights
Camp scene from photograph
Date:
ca. 1861-1865
Object Number:
PR.022.4
Medium:
Wood engraving
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Tablespoon
Object Number:
1929.121
Date:
ca. 1730 - 1740
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 3/4 x 1 3/4 x 3/4 in. ( 19.7 x 4.4 x 1.9 cm )
Marks:
engraved: on the underside of the handle: cipher, "JLP" in script
stamped: on the underside of the handle: twice, "CR" in an oval
Description:
silver tablespoon with a slightly upturned handle with a faint midrib on the front and the engraved cipher, "JLP" in script; elliptical bowl with a rattail drop; maker's marks stamped on the underside of the handle.
Gallery Label:
This tablespoon belonged to the Leonard family.
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. John E. Stillwell
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
