Collection Highlights
Cake board
Date:
1825-1835
Object Number:
1937.1562
Medium:
Wood (possibly mahogany)
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Teaspoons (2)
Object Number:
1983.31a,c
Date:
ca. 1790
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
each overall: 5 1/4 x 1 x 1/4 in. ( 13.3 x 2.5 x 0.6 cm )
Marks:
stamped: on the underside of the handle: "C * DUNN" in a rectangle, "N * YORK" in a rectangle, both in roman letters besides an eagle
engraved: on the handle: "E.D" in block letters
Description:
Pair of silver teaspoons, downturned, pointed-end handles with bright-cut decoration around the initials, "E.D" in block letters, and elliptical bowls with wheel turned oval drops; maker's marks stamped on the underside of the handles.
Credit Line:
Purchase
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
