Museum Collections
Luce Center
Souvenir spoon
Object Number:
INV.13994
Date:
ca. 1891
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 7/8 x 3/4 x 1/2 in. ( 9.8 x 1.9 x 1.3 cm )
Marks:
in relief: on inside of bowl: "Ft Dearborn"
in relief: on obverse of handle: "CHICAGO"
stamped: on reverse of handle: "AIKEN[?]&[?]STERLING"
Description:
Silver souvenir spoon with view of Fort Dearborn on inside of oval bowl; rounded, slightly upturned handle with ornate intertwined relief lettering on obverse; stamped maker's mark (illegible) on reverse.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.