Souvenir spoon: Washington, D.C.

1890-1915

Measurements

4-3/8 in x 1 in x 3/4 in

Materials

Electroplated silver on white metal alloy

Credit Line

Historic Odessa Foundation, The David Wilson Mansion, Inc.

Accession Number

1971.1190

Inscription

“WASHINGTON / MONUMENT” in the handle tip, “USA” on the handle near the bowl, and “WASHINGTON DC.” in the bowl are in raised letters.  “STERLING PLATE” is stamped into the back of the handle.

Condition Notes

The spoon is tarnished.

Provenance

Ex coll. Mrs. E. Tatnall (Mary Corbit) Warner

Comments

The bowl shows an image of the Capitol Building.  The handle shows the Washington Monument above an eagle with outswept wings standing on a US shield