Spoon

Probably Matthias Lemaire American

1790–1800

Not on view

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Provenance

Title: Spoon
Maker: Probably Matthias Lemaire (active ca. 1781–1797)
Date: 1790–1800
Geography: Made in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Culture: American
Medium: Silver
Dimensions: L. 5 1/8 in. (13 cm)
Credit Line: Bequest of Alphonso T. Clearwater, 1933
Object Number: 33.120.480
Curatorial Department: The American Wing

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