A silver plated teaspoon owned by Walter P. Temple's family ca. 1920s.

Object/Artifact

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Homestead Museum

Name/Title

A silver plated teaspoon owned by Walter P. Temple's family ca. 1920s.

Entry/Object ID

2016.294.9.1

Description

A silver plated teaspoon from a set owned by Walter P. Temple's family, ca. 1920s. The item was said to have been used in La Casa Nueva. The flatware was manufactured by the Oneida Company. The style is called Grosvenor which was first produced in 1921. On the back of the handle reads, "COMMUNITY PLATE." The handle is engraved with the Temple family name inside a rectangular space with intricate designs on both sides. Despite minor scratches and tarnish, it is in good condition.

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Teaspoon

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Spoon, Eating

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Eating & Drinking Utensils

Nomenclature Class

Food Service T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 04: Tools & Equipment for Materials