Collection Highlights
I Knew Him Horatio
Date:
1864
Object Number:
PR.010.1864.Horatio
Medium:
Lithograph
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Luce Center
Tablespoon
Object Number:
1947.136
Date:
ca. 1800
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 1/8 x 2 x 1 1/4 in. ( 23.2 x 5.1 x 3.2 cm )
Marks:
engraved: on the handle: "CL" in foliate script
stamped: on the underside of the handle: "WG Forbes" in script in a rectangle
Description:
silver tablespoon with a coffin handle engraved, "CL" in foliate script; pointed oval bowl with a tapered drop; maker's mark stamped on the underside of the handle.
Gallery Label:
This tablespoon belonged to Charles Loss (1765-1822), the great-grandfathr of the donor.
Credit Line:
Gift of Henry F. von Drehle
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
