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:
1971.48
Date:
ca. 1750
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/8 x 7/8 x 1/2 in. ( 10.5 x 2.2 x 1.3 cm )
Marks:
engraved: on the underside of the handle: "B T" in block letters
stamped: on the underside of the handle: "AB"
Description:
silver teaspoon with an upturned handle with a full midrib on the front and engraved, "B T" in block letters; elliptical bowl with a broad drop; maker's mark stamped on the underside of the handle.
Credit Line:
Gift of Robert G. Goelet
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
