Collection Highlights
Speech of His Excellency George Washington, Esq; president of the United States of America, delivered to the Honorable the Congress
Date:
Object Number:
LIB.SY.1789.39
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Teaspoon
Object Number:
1970.16a
Date:
ca. 1805-1825
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 3/4 x 1 x 1/8 in. ( 14.6 x 2.5 x 0.3 cm )
Marks:
engraved: on the handle: "ER" in bright-cut script
stamped: on the underside of the handle: "HED GES." in roman letters in a rectangle
Description:
silver teaspoon with a downturned pointed-end handle engraved, "ER" in bright-cut script, and a pointed oval bowl with a long drop; maker's marks stamped on the underside of the handle.
Credit Line:
Purchase
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
