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Spoon Holder

Bakewell, Pears and Company

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Spoon Holder by Bakewell, Pears and Company is a clear glass object with a wide, flared top that has a scalloped edge. The body of the object features a series of vertical oval-shaped indentations arranged in rows. It has a short stem with a decorative base and a round, flat base. The object is symmetrical and has a pedestal-like shape.

Artwork Details

Date
1850–70
Medium
Pressed glass
Culture
American
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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