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Spoon (Tablespoon)
Jehu W. Bear
1840-1860
Category
Metals
Creator/Artist/Maker
Jehu W. Bear (Maker)
Place of Origin
Harrisonburg; Virginia; South; United States; North America
Materials
- Silver
Museum Object Number
1988.0057
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of William J. Flather III
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Object Number
1988.0057
Object Name
Spoon (Tablespoon)
Category
Metals - Ineson-Bissell Collection
Creator (Role)
Jehu W. Bear (Maker)
Place of Origin
Harrisonburg; Virginia; South; United States; North America
Origin Notes
As per previous cataloguer: Bear also worked in Charlottesville and Lauray, Virginia.
Date
1840-1860
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Handle back
Inscription: Mark: "J.W. BEAR" in rectangle stamped on handle back.
Type: Inscription
Location: Handle front
Inscription: Inscr: "CM" in foliate script lengthwise on handle front;
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silver
Dimensions (inches)
8.62 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
21.91 (L)