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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
Date Manufactured:

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.

Materials:

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

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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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