Collection Highlights
Illustrations of cholera asphyxia in its different stages. Selected from cases treated at the Cholera Hospital, Rivington Street
Date:
1832
Object Number:
LIB.Y1832.Bart.Cholera
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Teaspoons (3)
Object Number:
INV.14280a-c
Date:
ca. 1840
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 1/4 x 1 1/4 x 7/8 in. ( 15.9 x 3.2 x 2.2 cm )
Marks:
engraved in script: on obverse of handle: "WLH"
stamped: on reverse: "J. BROCK, NEW YORK"
Description:
Three silver teaspoons with pointed oval bowl, fiddle shape handle with engraved initials, flared shoulder, and broad-based drop; stamped maker's mark on reverse.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
