Spoon Holder

Adams and Company American

1870–90

Not on view

This piece is pressed in the "thousand eye" pattern.

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Provenance

Title: Spoon Holder
Maker: Adams and Company
Date: 1870–90
Geography: Made in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Culture: American
Medium: Pressed yellow glass
Dimensions: H. 5 3/8 in. (13.7 cm); Diam. 3 7/8 in. (9.8 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Emily Winthrop Miles, 1946
Object Number: 46.140.548
Curatorial Department: The American Wing

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