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Tablespoon

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1875

GUSN

GUSN-66918

Description

Silver tablespoon with a pointed oval handle and an oval bowl. Arabesque pattern.

Details

Descriptive Terms

tablespoons
silver (metal)
Spoon, Serving
Tablespoon
Tablespoon

Inscription

"W" (Engraved on the handle)
"Mary Belle"

Additional Identification Number

1975.82a

Maker

Whiting Manufacturing Co. (Maker)

Location of Origin

Providence, RI, USA

Credit Line

Museum Accession

Accession Number

1975.82.1

Reference Notes

Rainwater, Dorothy T., Author. American Silver Manufacturers. EVERYBODYS PRESS, 1966.

Date

1875 (After)

Places

Rhode Island (United States)

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