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Tea Spoon

Daniel Van Voorhis

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Tea Spoon by Daniel Van Voorhis. Silver spoon with rounded bowl and tapered handle. The bowl is smooth and shiny, made of silver-colored metal. The handle is long and slender, with a slight curve. A small mark or engraving is on the handle near the end. The background is a solid light gray color. The spoon is centered in the image, lying flat. The spoon appears old, with parts showing darker discoloration.

Artwork details

Date:
1775–1800
Medium:
Silver
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
599 × 406 px
Museum record:
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