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Century of Progress Souvenir Spoon
Specifications
Century of Progress Souvenir Spoon
Category
World's Fairs
Classification
CHENHALL - Communication Objects - Documentary Objects - Memorabilia - Souvenir - Spoon, Souvenir
Object Origin
1933
Physical Characteristics
Object Description: Silver metal teaspoon-sized spoon with the building etched into the concave portion and text engraved on the handle. Text along length of handle, and at tip of handle is text with the Century of Progress logo (globe with three (3) swooping lines). Maker's mark is embossed in small print on the back of the handle. General tarnish and discoloration throughout, particularly near the edges and on the handle.
silver
Marks: In convex portion: "SCIENCE COURT" On handle: [along length] "CLARA LU'N'EM" [at tip] "A CENTURY / OF PROGRESS / 1933" On back: "WINTHROP SILVER PLATE"
Measurements: Object:
Length: 6 in, Width: 1.25 in, Depth: 0.875 in
Weight: 0.057 lbs
Credit
Gift of Howard Rossen, 1993.44.350
Display Status
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Century of Progress Souvenir Spoon
About: Century of Progress Souvenir Spoon
About: Century of Progress Souvenir Spoon
A souvenir spoon from the 1933 Century of Progress Exposition. The spoon features the Exposition’s logo which was featured on many souvenirs from the Exposition.
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