Collection Highlights
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Date:
1864
Object Number:
PR.011.5
Medium:
Albumen print mounted on card (Carte de Visite)
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Teaspoon
Object Number:
1971.52
Date:
ca. 1828-1834
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 x 1 1/4 x 3/4 in. ( 15.2 x 3.2 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
silver teaspoon with a downturned fiddle handle with a embossed sheaf of wheat and the engraved initals, "PPB" in script on the front; flared shoulders and a pointed oval bowl with a shell drop; maker's marks stamped on the underside of the handle.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. Robert G. Goelet
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
