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Spoon (Dessert spoon)
Washington M. Root
1849-1865
Category
Metals
Creator/Artist/Maker
Washington M. Root (Maker)
Place of Origin
Pittsfield; Massachusetts; Berkshire; New England; United States; North America
Materials
- Silver
Museum Object Number
1998.0004.1245.001
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of the Trust for the Benefit of Richard Tousey and Others
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Object Number
1998.0004.1245.001
Object Name
Spoon (Dessert spoon)
Category
Metals - Ineson-Bissell Collection, The Richard and Ruth Tousey Collection
Creator (Role)
Washington M. Root (Maker)
Place of Origin
Pittsfield; Massachusetts; Berkshire; New England; United States; North America
Date
1849-1865
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Handle, underside
Inscription: "W.M.ROOT" stamped in a rectangle
Type: Mark
Location: Handle, underside
Inscription: "[HOU]SATONIC" stamped in a rectangle
Type: Mark
Location: Handle, underside
Inscription: "AG. SCT." stamped in a rectangle
Type: Mark
Location: Handle, underside
Inscription: "1858" stamped in a rectangle
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silver
Dimensions (inches)
1.496 (W) x 7.48 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
3.8 (W) x 19 (L)
Dimensions (oz)
1.1288