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Spoon (Teaspoon)
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
1998.0004.779
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of the Trust for the Benefit of Richard Tousey and Others
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Object Number
1998.0004.779
Object Name
Spoon (Teaspoon)
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 incuse
Type: Mark
Location: Handle, underside
Inscription: "HIGHLAND" stamped in a rectangle
Type: Mark
Location: Handle, underside
Inscription: "AG.SOCT." stamped incuse
Type: Mark
Location: Handle, underside
Inscription: "1862" stamped in a rectangle
Type: Inscription
Location: Handle, upper surface, end
Inscription: "S. M. Benton"
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silver
Techniques
- Engraved
Dimensions (inches)
1.26 (W) x 5.827 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
3.2 (W) x 14.8 (L)
Dimensions (oz)
0.5291