SOUVENIR SPOON
Creator(s): J. C. Klaholt (Maker)
Currently in storage
About this object
On tip of handle is a bust of Lincoln so labeled, nest a small bilding labeled CABIN 1809. Next a house labeled LINCOLN HOME. Then on a banderolle Springfield Illinois, and branches of leaves, then a monument labeled MONUMENT. In the bowl is a relief of a house labeled LINCOLN HOME SPRINGFIELD ILL. On the back of the handle are two buildings, one labeled STAFF CAPITOL, and the other FORDS THEATER, 1865, and an eagle.
- Object name:
- SOUVENIR SPOON
- Made from:
- Silver
- Made in:
- USA
- Date made:
- early 20th Century
- Size:
- 14.6 cm (5 3/4 in.)
Detailed information for this item
- Catalog number:
- 12.489
- Class:
- SILVER
- Signature marks:
- MARK on back: Sterling, J C Klaholt INSCRIPTION in a diamond inside bowl: Lincoln Home Springfield ILL, tip of handle: CABIN 1809, Lincoln Home, Lincoln on handle: Springfield Illinois, at base of handle: Monument, on back of handle: Staff Capitol, Fords Theater 1865
- Credit line:
- Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973