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Teaspoon

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1820-1840

GUSN

GUSN-190861

Description

A pair of silver teaspoons. Fiddle handles, pointed shoulders, and a pointed oval bowl.

Details

Descriptive Terms

teaspoons
silver (metal)
Spoon, Eating
Teaspoon
Teaspoon

Inscription

"SHP" (Engraved)
"N. & T. FOSTER" (stamped)

People and Organizations

N & T Foster

Maker

N & T Foster (Maker)

Dimensions

1 1/8 (W) (inches)

Credit Line

Museum Accession

Accession Number

1975.93AB

Places

Newburyport (Essex county, Massachusetts)
Boston (Suffolk county, Massachusetts)
Massachusetts (United States)
Newburyport (Essex county, Massachusetts)

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