Tea Spoon

Marcus Merriman and Company American

1800–1830

Not on view

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Title: Tea Spoon
Maker: Marcus Merriman and Company (1802–17)
Date: 1800–1830
Geography: Made in New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Culture: American
Medium: Silver
Dimensions: L. 6 in. (15.2 cm)
Credit Line: Bequest of Alphonso T. Clearwater, 1933
Object Number: 33.120.479
Curatorial Department: The American Wing

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