Collection Highlights
Seated Man Writing, from the Economical School Series
Date:
c. 1810-14
Object Number:
1953.274f
Medium:
Black chalk, charcoal, and gray wash on light blue paper
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Museum Collections
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Souvenir spoon
Object Number:
1944.57d
Date:
1895/96
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 x 1 x 3/8 in. ( 12.7 x 2.5 x 1 cm )
Marks:
stamped: on back of handle: "CS*FS" and "U[lion][leopard head]"
stamped: on side of handle: "RD No 176861"
Description:
Silver souvenir spoon with plain oval bowl, narrow rectangular handle with twisted center, and cast finial in the form of the Tower of London on an open triangular base with a sphere at the center; stamped makers' marks and hallmarks on handle.
Credit Line:
Gift of Florence Rogers Dietrich
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
