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Collection Highlights

WILD STYLE: TRACY 168
1992
2003.38.6
Black marker and felt tip pen on heavy paper with glue residue from a bound border at left
Artist/Maker: Tracy 168 (Michael Tracy)

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Caddy spoon

Caddy spoon
Caddy spoon
Caddy spoon
Object name 
Caddy spoon
Date 
1792-1793
Related People 
Artist/Maker: George Ashforth & Co.
Medium 
Sheffield plate.
Dimensions 
Overall: 3 x 1 1/2 x 3/4 in. ( 7.6 x 3.8 x 1.9 cm )
Description 
Molded Sheffield plate caddy spoon with short, flat, coffin handle. Handle is decorated with bright-cut and wheel turned engraving surrounding inscribed initials, "LS" in script; shell-shaped bowl; makers' marks and date/letter stamped along underside of handle.
Credit Line 
Gift of Mrs. Constance Schermerhorn Skillin