Collection Highlights
Aaron Burr (1756-1836)
1836
1927.59
Plaster with wash
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Ladle
Object name
Ladle
Date
1896-1903
Medium
Silver
Dimensions
Overall: 7 3/4 x 2 1/4 x 1 3/4 in. ( 19.7 x 5.7 x 4.4 cm )
Description
silver ladle with a downturned handle with an all over repouss
Credit Line
Gift of Louise S. Gilder, 12/14/73
Object Number
INV.14534
Marks
engraved: on the underside of the handle: "EEG" in script
stamped: on the underside of the handle: "S. KIRK & SON CO 925/1000"
Gallery Label
EEG is Emma Elizabeth Gilder (b. 1861), the aunt of the donor (Louise S. Gilder). Emma was a sister of Louise's father, William Howard Gilder (b. 1857, Maryland).
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
