Collection Highlights
An Historical Account of the Black Empire of Hayti: comprehending a view of the principal transactions in the revolution of Saint Domingo; with its antient and modern state
Date:
1805
Object Number:
LIB.F1923.R15.1
Medium:
Paper, book
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Egg spoon
Object Number:
1941.78a
Date:
ca. 1830-1840
Medium:
Silver, gilt
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 3/4 x 1 x 1 5/8 in. ( 12.1 x 2.5 x 4.1 cm )
Marks:
engraved: on the handle: "EFH" in script
stamped: on the underside of the handle: "ROCKWELL" in a rectangle
Description:
silver egg spoon with a downturned fiddle handlewith a short splayed midrib on the underside and the engraved initials, "EFH" in script; gilt, flared shoulders and pear-shaped bowl; maker's marks stamped on the underside of the handle.
Credit Line:
Gift of Herbert D. Halsey
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
