World's Columbian Exhibition souvenir spoon, "Isabella" pattern Manufacturer: Gorham Manufacturing Company (American, founded 1831)

1892

American Decorative Arts

By appointment, Wurtele Study Center
Medium

Sterling silver

Dimensions

Overall (Length): 10.795 cm (4 1/4 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of Graham C. Boettcher, B.A. 1995, Ph.D. 2006

Accession Number

2006.176.1

Geography

Manufactured in Providence, Rhode Island

Culture

American

Period

19th century

Classification

Flatware

Disclaimer

Note: This electronic record was created from historic documentation that does not necessarily reflect the Yale University Art Gallery’s complete or current knowledge about the object. Review and updating of records is ongoing.

Bibliography
  • "Acquisitions, July 1, 2006–June 30, 2007," Yale University Art Gallery Bulletin (2007), 196
Object copyright
No Copyright - United States
Additional information

Object/Work type

spoons

Marks

Stamped STERLING on reverse of bowl; On reverse of stem, raised marks [lion, anchor, gothic "G"] / REGISTERED / 742 [stamped]

Inscriptions

On obverse of handle: 1492 / 1893 above and below intials F and Y surmounted by crowns flanking a Maltese cross. LA REINA YSABEL on stem. On obverse of handle: RECUERDO DE LA / ESPOSICION / DE / CHICAGO

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