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Donner Lake From the Summit
1873
1909.16
Oil on canvas
Artist/Maker: Albert Bierstadt

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Ladle

Ladle
Ladle
Ladle
Object name 
Ladle
Date 
1853-1854
Medium 
Silver
Dimensions 
Overall: 13 3/4 x 3 5/8 x 3 in. ( 34.9 x 9.2 x 7.6 cm )
Description 
Silver ladle with down-turned rounded handle, engraved "WP" in bright-cut script; circular scalloped and fluted shell bowl has tapered drop at reverse; hallmarks stamped on the underside of the handle.
Credit Line 
Gift of Mrs. Estelle de Peyster Hosmer
Object Number 
1945.134
Marks 
stamped: on the underside of the handle: gothic "S" in a cartouche surround, lion passant in cartouche surround, crowned leopard's head in rectangular surround, and [?] engraved: on the handle: "WP" in script
Gallery Label 
This ladle belonged to Estelle Livingston.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.