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Tea Spoon

Samuel Parmelee

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Oval-shaped spoon bowl on the left connected to a handle with a braided edge on both sides. The handle widens near the end and features a raised oval-shaped decorative element. A line of three dots etched between two short lines is present on the handle. The spoon rests on a solid gray surface. The artist and title associated with this spoon are Samuel Parmelee and Tea Spoon.

Artwork details

Date:
1770–1800
Medium:
Silver
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
600 × 145 px
Museum record:
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