Spoon, 1904 World's Fair

 
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1904 World's Fair spoon
Spoon, 1904 World's Fair
1904 World's Fair spoon
1904 World's Fair spoon

Spoon, 1904 World's Fair

Object number2001.052.01
Date1904
Mediumsterling silver
DimensionsOverall: 4 3/8 in. (11.1 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection
Terms
    Description1904 sterling silver World's Fair spoon commemorating the one hundred year anniversary of the Louisiana Purchase. The U.S. Government Building is minted in the bowl of the spoon. The end of the handle portrays an image of Jefferson. Under him is the American Eagle with two flags grasped by its talons. At the bottom of the flags is a map of the United States with the Louisiana Territory Sectioned out. On the reverse side of the handle is the Cascade Gardens and the Louisiana Purchase Monument.
    Status
    Not on view