Collection Highlights
Augustus Coe Gurnee dressed for the Vanderbilt costume ball, March 26, 1883
Date:
March 26, 1883
Object Number:
PR.223.1.16.1
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Salt spoon
Object Number:
INV.14479
Date:
ca. 1875
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/8 x 7/8 x 1/2 in. ( 10.5 x 2.2 x 1.3 cm )
Marks:
engraved: on the underside of the handle: "SES" in script
stamped: on the underside of the handle: "STAMPED"
Description:
silver salt spoon with a downturned handle with an all over chased floral pattern on the front and the engraved initials, "SES" in script; shallow circular, matte finished bowl.
Credit Line:
Gift of Louise Stafford Gilder
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
