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Tea Spoon

Daniel Van Voorhis

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Tea Spoon by Daniel Van Voorhis. Two silver spoons are shown. The top spoon has a rounded bowl and a long, narrow handle that widens slightly at the end. The spoon is lying on its back with the bowl facing left. The bottom spoon has a similar shape, also with a rounded bowl and a long handle that widens at the end. This spoon is also on its back with the bowl facing right. The handle of the bottom spoon has small numbers stamped on it: "23.80.38". The background is a plain gray surface with some small marks and scratches. The image is in black and white. The spoons are displayed side by side, one above the other.

Artwork Details

Date
1775–1800
Medium
Silver
Culture
American
Dimensions
599 × 448 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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