Spoon, Souvenir
Object number2007.56.27
Manufacturer
Heeren Brothers and Company
(founded 1867)
Date1894
OriginPittsburgh, PA
MediumMetal; Gold
Credit LineHeinz History Center Collection
DescriptionGold-plated souvenir spoon. Top of handle: carved/incised eagle with superimposed text. Handle: engraved and embossed image of soldier holding American flag. Spoon: embossed with event information. Dimensions1.25 x 5.75 in. (3.2 x 14.6 cm)InscriptionsTop of handle: "GAR".
Spoon: embossed, "28TH NATL. / ENCAMPMENT / PITTSBURGH / 1894".
MarksBack: engraved stamp: "HEEREN BROS. & CO PGH."
Historical NotesDonor: Miss Roberta T. Johns Found in collection.
Related institution
Grand Army of the Republic
Subjects
On View
Not on view
Beeren Brothers and Company
1895
1894
c. 1901
1890-1911
