New York State School for the Blind souvenir spoon

Spoon, Souvenir

Accession Number: 2004.85

Description: The inside of the spoon's bowl shows a view of the school building. Above the view is "School for the Blind," and below is "Batavia, N.Y." The handle is decorated on front and back with a raised floral design. "1903" appears on the front at the end of the handle. The maker's mark on the back shows a lion, anchor, and the letter "G." Next to the mark is "Pat. 1901" and "Sterling."

Date Made: 1903

Place of Origin: Providence, R.I.

Subjects: Schools for the blind and visually impaired Souvenirs.

Dimension Notes: 6 in. length ; 2 1/8 length x 1 1/4 width in. bowl of spoon

Made: Gorham Manufacturing Co.

Material: Sterling silver

Exhibit Label: New York State School for the Blind souvenir spoon

Updated: 12/10/2010