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Spoon

Samuel Vernon

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a silver spoon. The spoon has a long, thin handle that tapers towards the end. The handle is engraved with a name. The bowl of the spoon is oval-shaped and features an engraved floral design. The spoon is silver in color with areas of discoloration and wear. The background of the image is light gray. The spoon is titled "Spoon" and attributed to artist Samuel Vernon.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1705–15
Medium
Silver
Culture
American
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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