Collection Highlights
Pastoral Scene by Andrew R. Smith
Date:
1822
Object Number:
MSS.BV.AfricanFreeSchool.Vol4.
Medium:
Manuscript
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Soup ladle
Object Number:
1984.65
Date:
1845-1899
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 13 x 4 1/4 x 2 1/2 in. ( 33 x 10.8 x 6.4 cm )
Marks:
engraved: on the handle: "GB" in script
stamped: on the underside of the handle: "+ W&H" incuse
Description:
Silver soup ladle with down-turned threaded handle-end decorated with foliate and scroll ornament and engraved initials "G B" in foliate script characters; deep horizonal elliptical bowl with foliate drop at reverse; makers' hallmarks stamped along handle underside.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Noel F. Bowers
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
