Collection Highlights
Petition to Abraham Lincoln for recruitment of black troops
Date:
ca. 1862
Object Number:
MSS.BV.Petitions
Medium:
Paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Souvenir spoon
Object Number:
1949.211
Date:
ca. 1900
Medium:
Silver, gilding
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/4 x 7/8 x 3/4 in. ( 10.8 x 2.2 x 1.9 cm )
Marks:
stamped: on reverse: "STERLING"
Description:
Cast silver souvenir spoon with plain pointed oval bowl with gilding; rope design on lower handle; handle finial with Roman head in profile (meant to resemble a Roman coin).
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Thomas O. Mabbott
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
