Collection Highlights
Scenes in the Life of Harriet Tubman
Date:
ca. 1869
Object Number:
LIB.CT.T8855.B7
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Teaspoon
Object Number:
1983.21
Date:
ca. 1805-1815
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 3/4 x 1 1/8 x 5/8 in. ( 14.6 x 2.9 x 1.6 cm )
Marks:
engraved in script: on obverse of handle: "JAP"
stamped: on reverse of handle: "ROCKWELL" in rectangle
Description:
Silver teaspoon with pointed oval bowl; coffin handle with bright-cut and wheel-turned decoration and engraved initials; tapered drop; stamped maker's mark on back of handle.
Credit Line:
Gift of Robert G. Goelet
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
