Collection Highlights
Diana of the Chase
ca. 1922
1939.252
Bronze and marble
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Spoon
Object name
Spoon
Date
1700-1800
Medium
Pewter
Dimensions
Overall: 6 1/8 x 1 7/8 x 7/8 in. ( 15.6 x 4.8 x 2.2 cm )
Description
Cast pewter spoon with a narrow stem handle and ovoid bowl.
Credit Line
Gift of Miss Jane Austin
Object Number
1950.136
Gallery Label
This spoon was dug up in Plymoth, MA in 1834. It belonged to Rebecca Austin, a direct descendent of Miles Standish and a relative of the donor.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
