Museum Collections
Luce Center
Souvenir spoon
Object Number:
1941.479
Date:
1898
Medium:
Silver plate
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 3/8 x 7/8 x 3/4 in. ( 11.1 x 2.2 x 1.9 cm )
Marks:
in relief: on inside of bowl: "U. S. FLAGSHIP OLYMPIA"
in relief: on obverse of handle: "ADMIRAL DEWEY / MANILA / MAY 1ST / 1898"
in relief: on reverse: "NATL. SILVER PLATE CO."
Description:
Silver plate souvenir spoon with view of U.S. flagship "Olympia" on inside of bowl; handle with bust of Admiral Dewey and inscriptions in relief on obverse, and American flag on reverse.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.