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Spoon (Teaspoon)
W. M. Root
1840-1865
Category
Metals
Creator/Artist/Maker
W. M. Root (Maker)
Place of Origin
Pittsfield; Massachusetts; Berkshire; New England; United States; North America
Materials
- Silver
Museum Object Number
1972.0149
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase with funds provided by the Bissell Fund
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Object Number
1972.0149
Object Name
Spoon (Teaspoon)
Category
Metals - Ineson-Bissell Collection
Creator (Role)
W. M. Root (Maker)
Place of Origin
Pittsfield; Massachusetts; Berkshire; New England; United States; North America
Date
1840-1865
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Handle, underside
Inscription: "PITTSFIELD" stamped in a rectangle
Type: Mark
Location: Handle, underside
Inscription: "W. M.ROOT" stamped in a rectangle
Type: Mark
Location: Handle, underside
Inscription: "P" stamped in a rectangle with clipped corners
Type: Mark
Location: Handle, underside
Inscription: Eagle stamped in a square
Type: Inscription
Location: Handle, upper surface, end
Inscription: "E. M. H." engraved
Type: Inscription
Location: Handle, underside
Inscription: "72.149" incised
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silver
Techniques
- Engraved
Dimensions (inches)
1.22 (W) x 5.945 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
3.1 (W) x 15.1 (L)
Dimensions (oz)
0.4586