Shreve & Co. Child's table setting of Anne M. Macdonald, 1899

Object/Artifact

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Alameda Museum & Meyers House and Gardens

Name/Title

Shreve & Co. Child's table setting of Anne M. Macdonald, 1899

Entry/Object ID

1990.12.65

Description

Acc. No. 90.12.65 a. b, & c. Subject Category: Household Date or Period: 1899 Object: Fork, spoon, & knife Description: Child's table setting consisting of fork, spoon, & knife. Marked "Sterling-Pat. 1897" & "Shreve & Co." Engraved with the initials "A.M.M." & "Oct. 3., 1899." Mother-of-pearl handled knife. Size: fork L-6 inches, spoon L-5 3/4 inches, knife L-7 inches. History of Object: Child's table setting belonging to Anne M., born s.F., Oct. 3, 1899, daughter of Neil & Maude Macdonald. The Macdonald family are old time residents of the city. Note, Spoon damage due to teething by original owner Anne M. Macdonald. Acquired from: Museum Acquisition Fund Date: 2-10-1990