Collection Highlights
Architect's Sign
Date:
ca. 1837
Object Number:
1953.197
Medium:
Wood
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Ladle
Object Number:
INV.14534
Date:
1896-1903
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 3/4 x 2 1/4 x 1 3/4 in. ( 19.7 x 5.7 x 4.4 cm )
Marks:
engraved: on the underside of the handle: "EEG" in script
stamped: on the underside of the handle: "S. KIRK & SON CO 925/1000"
Description:
silver ladle with a downturned handle with an all over repoussé chased foliate decoration on the front and the engraved, "EEG" in script; deep, circular bowl; makers' marks stamped on the underside of the handles.
"Repousse" pattern.
Gallery Label:
EEG is Emma Elizabeth Gilder (b. 1861), the aunt of the donor (Louise S. Gilder). Emma was a sister of Louise's father, William Howard Gilder (b. 1857, Maryland).
Credit Line:
Gift of Louise S. Gilder, 12/14/73
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
