Collection Highlights
Thomas Cole (1801-1848)
Date:
ca. 1845
Object Number:
PR.012.2.885
Medium:
Daguerreotype
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Teaspoon
Object Number:
1980.20
Date:
ca. 1775
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 5/8 x 1 x 1/2 in. ( 11.7 x 2.5 x 1.3 cm )
Marks:
stamped: on the underside of the stem: "IBL" in the rectangle
engraved: on the underside of the handle: "MEB" in block letters
Description:
Silver teaspoon with an upturned oval handle with a short splayed midrib on the front and the engraved initials, "MEB" in block letters on the undersdie of the handle; pointed oval handle with a broad drop and three masted ship decoration on fess; maker's mark stamped on the underside of the stem.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. & Mrs. Alexander O. Vietor
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
