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Spoon, Souvenir

Object number2008.38.16

Manufacturer Manchester Silver Company

Date1890-1911

MediumSterling silver; Gold wash

Credit LineGift of Martha McVay Hills

DescriptionSilver souvenir teaspoon. Bowl only has a gold wash: engraving on bowl is image of building in center with caption. Embossed on handle are images of corn husks.Dimensions1 x 5.125 in. (2.5 x 13 cm)
InscriptionsEngraving on bowl, "POST / OFFICE"; "PITTSBURG / PA".
MarksEmbossed on back of handle: "STERLING", followed by maker's mark further up on handle: "M" inside badge-shape, bordered both sides by birds.
Historical NotesSouvenir silver spoon featuring Pittsburgh spelled without the "h" at the end. Part of a collection of Pittsburgh memorabilia.

Collector Martha McVay Hills

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