Collection Highlights
American Ornithology; or The Natural History of the Birds of the United States
Date:
1880
Object Number:
LIB.Y1808.W
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Luce Center
Souvenir spoon
Object Number:
1949.235
Date:
1898
Medium:
Silver plate
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/4 x 7/8 x 3/4 in. ( 10.8 x 2.2 x 1.9 cm )
Marks:
in relief: inside bowl: "FLAGSHIP OLYMPIA"
in relief: on obverse of handle: "HERO / OF / MANILA" and "ADMIRAL / DEWEY"
stamped: on reverse: "CROWN SILVER PLATE CO."
Description:
Silver plate souvenir spoon with Flagship Olympia depicted inside pointed oval bowl; bust of Admiral Dewey in relief on upturned end of spatulate handle; stamped maker's mark on reverse.
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Thomas O. Mabbott
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
