Close-up of a silver spoon. The spoon's bowl is rounded and smooth. The handle is long and narrow. The word "Halsted" is engraved on the handle in cursive letters. The background of the image is white with a slight shadow around the spoon. The spoon appears to be made of a shiny metal and reflects light. The engraving on the handle is shiny and raised. There are small spots of discoloration on the surface of the spoon. The spoon fills most of the image. It is positioned horizontally. The background appears to have a faint texture. The overall appearance suggests a piece of cutlery. The name on the spoon is "Salt Spoon" by artist Benjamin.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1790–1806
- Medium
- Silver
- Culture
- American
- Dimensions
- 598 × 177 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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