Collection Highlights
An Address to the inhabitants of the British Settlements in America, upon slave-keeping
Date:
1773
Object Number:
LIB.Y1773.RushAddress
Medium:
Paper, book
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Teaspoon
Object Number:
1943.357
Date:
ca. 1800
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 3/4 x 1 1/8 x 3/4 in. ( 14.6 x 2.9 x 1.9 cm )
Marks:
engraved: on the handle: "EHW" in script
stamped: on the underside of the handle: "S. Ayres" in script in a conforming rectangle
Description:
silver teaspoon with a downturned pointed handle with the engraved initials, "EHW" in script on the front; pointed oval bowl with a pointed drop; maker's mark stamped on the underside of the handle.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Misses Mary L. and Ellen D. Constant
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
