Collection Highlights
Freedom to the Slaves
Date:
ca. 1865
Object Number:
PR.052.58
Medium:
Lithograph
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Souvenir spoons (2)
Object Number:
1987.17ab
Date:
ca. 1900
Medium:
Silver, gilding
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 5/8 x 1 1/4 x 3/4 in. ( 14.3 x 3.2 x 1.9 cm )
Marks:
engraved: on inside of bowl: "COURT HOUSE / WHITE PLAINS"
in relief: on obverse of handle: "NEW YORK" and "EXCELSIOR"
in relief: on reverse: "[lion][anchor]G STERLING"
stamped: on reverse: "H 943"
Description:
Two silver souvenir spoons, each with view of White Plains Court House engraved on inside of gilded oval bowl; obverse of handle with inscription, "NEW YORK," in relief with view of falls and New York state shield above; maker's mark on reverse.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. Walston S. Brown
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
