Tea Spoon

Benjamin Franklin Brooks American

1828–37

Not on view

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Title: Tea Spoon
Maker: Benjamin Franklin Brooks (active ca. 1828–1837)
Date: 1828–37
Geography: Made in Utica, New York, United States
Culture: American
Medium: Silver
Dimensions: L. 5 3/4 in. (14.6 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Suzanne dePeyster and Valerie dePeyster, 1997
Object Number: 1997.488.13
Curatorial Department: The American Wing

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