Collection Highlights
Mayor George B. McClellan at the controls of the first subway train, October 27, 1904
Date:
1904
Object Number:
PR.020.90.1
Medium:
Silver gelatin print
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Souvenir spoon
Object Number:
INV.14476
Date:
ca. 1900
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 5/8 x 7/8 x 5/8 in. ( 11.7 x 2.2 x 1.6 cm )
Marks:
in relief: on inside of bowl: "INDUSTRY / INTELLIGENCE / INTEGRITY"
stamped: on back of handle: "STERLING"
Description:
Silver souvenir spoon with crest including two figures flanking a shield surmounted by a beaver(?), with banner inscribed "INDUSTRY / INTELLIGENCE / INTEGRITY" on inside of oval bowl; twisted handle with finial resembling a fleur de lis; rounded drop.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
