Spoon Holder, 1855-1870
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Artifact Overview
Specialized tableware proliferated in American households during the late 19th century. Pressed glass spoon holders held silver or silver-plated spoons needed at a moment's notice. Guests who dropped by for a visit would judge the hostess as being well-prepared when seeing a spoon holder filled and at the ready.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Spoon holder
Date Made
1855-1870
Creator Notes
Likely produced by either McKee Glass Company of Pittsburg, Pennsylvania or Boston & Sandwich Glass Company of Sandwich, Massachusetts.
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
00.3.6863
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Glass (Material)
Pressed glass
Color
Colorless
Dimensions
Height: 5.5 in
Diameter: 3.675 in
Weight: 15.6 oz
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