5 tablespoons of the Gilroy-Macdonald family, c. 1890s

Object/Artifact

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Alameda Museum & Meyers House and Gardens

Name/Title

5 tablespoons of the Gilroy-Macdonald family, c. 1890s

Entry/Object ID

1990.12.57

Description

Acc. No. 90.12.57 a. through e. Subject Category: Household Date or Period: C. 1890's Object: Tablespoons Description: 5 matching tablespoons, repossee handles engraved with the initial "G." Marked "Sterling" & hallmarked. Of American manufacture. Size: L-7 inches. History of Object: Tablespoons that belonged to the Neil Macdonald family of 2066 San Jose Avenue. They belonged to Mrs. Macdonald (nee Gilroy), or her mother, prior to her marriage in 1898. Acquired from: Museum Acquisition Fund Date: 2-10-1990