Gorham Manufacturing Company
Serving Spoon

CultureAmerican
Titles
  • Serving Spoon
  • Part of a Serving Set
Datec. 1870–1875
Made inProvidence, Rhode Island, United States
MediumSilver
Dimensions11 5/8 × 2 3/8 in. (29.5 × 6.1 cm)
Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, bequest of Mary Beth Baird
Object numberB.2004.35.2
Current Location
Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens
Metals Study Room
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Department
Bayou Bend
Object Type
DescriptionCattails or bulrushes, forming the handles of these spoons, were a popular motif of the Aesthetic Movement of the late 19th century.
ProvenanceMary Beth Baird, Austin; Estate of Mary Beth Baird; given to MFAH, 2004.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Stamped underside of bowl: "Sterling / [Lion, Anchor, the letter "G"] / B / 108"

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