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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1932.1-6
People
Benjamin Bussey, American (Dedham, MA 1757 - 1842 Dedham, MA)
Title
Set of six spoons
Classification
Tools and Equipment
Work Type
spoon
Date
19th century
Places
Creation Place: North America, United States, Massachusetts
Culture
American
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/47191

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Silver
Dimensions
13 x 2.2 cm (5 1/8 x 7/8 in.)
Inscriptions and Marks
  • inscription: Monogram in middle of handle: I [superscript]M A. At end of handle, on back: maker's mark BB in raised letters.

Provenance

Recorded Ownership History
Mrs. Albert E. Davies gift; to the Fogg Art Museum, 1932.

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Mrs. Albert E. Davies
Accession Year
1932
Object Number
1932.1-6
Division
European and American Art
Contact
am_europeanamerican@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Incised pattern on handle: decorated oval shape. Handle made separately and joined.

Verification Level

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