Spoon
According to tradition, these spoons belonged to Benjamin Smith, first husband of Anne Smith, who later became the wife of Stephen Hopkins, one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence.
(See 33.120.418 and .419 for pair.)
(See 33.120.418 and .419 for pair.)
Artwork Details
- Title: Spoon
- Maker: Jonathan Clarke (1705–1770)
- Date: 1700–1730
- Geography: Possibly made in Providence, Rhode Island, United States; Possibly made in Newport, Rhode Island, United States
- Culture: American
- Medium: Silver
- Dimensions: L. 7 3/4 in. (19.7 cm)
- Credit Line: Bequest of Alphonso T. Clearwater, 1933
- Object Number: 33.120.419
- Curatorial Department: The American Wing
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Probably Jonathan Clarke (1705–1770)
ca. 1740
Probably Jonathan Clarke (1705–1770)
ca. 1740
Jonathan Clarke (1705–1770)
1730–40
Jonathan Clarke (1705–1770)
1725–50
Jonathan Clarke (1705–1770)
1700–1730
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