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The Course of Empire: The Consummation of Empire
1836
1858.3
Oil on canvas (relined)
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Luce Center
Coffee spoon
Object name
Coffee spoon
Date
ca. 1871
Medium
Silver, gilt
Dimensions
Overall: 4 3/8 x 7/8 x 5/8 in. ( 11.1 x 2.2 x 1.6 cm )
Description
Gilt and silver coffee spoon in Gorham Corinthian pattern with upturned spear-shaped handle decorated with foliate scroll ornament; pointed oval bowl is gilded and has bright-cu