Cheese scoop

Object/Artifact

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Cheese scoop

Entry/Object ID

SS.64.7

Description

Cheese scoop: half-cylindrical scoop-blade; curving shaft of round section; elongated tear-drop shaped ivory handle, with spiral fluting; "e/u 229" scratched on shaft.

Collection

Sunnyside Object Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Date made

1834 - 1867

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

See description

Other Names and Numbers

Other Number

SP 6313

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Length

9-5/8 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 9 5/8 in. (24.4 cm)

Material

silver, ivory

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Silver band covering join of handle and scoop is loose; needs basic conservation/repair.

Notes

Remarks: Details of condition: Ivory discolored.

Relationships

Related Entries

Notes

SS.64.8 - Cheese scoop - Similar item

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Union Church, Storage, Shelf 14B

Note Type

Department

Note

Curatorial