SPOON BOX.

Object/Artifact

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Homestead Museum

Name/Title

SPOON BOX.

Entry/Object ID

96.70.1.7

Description

Spoon box: Green silk covered spoon box with a metal fastener. The lid is hinged to the bottom and closes at the front with a bead and eye metal fastener. Box is padded inside with white silk taffeta and has a slotted bar that holds six demitasse spoons [96.70.1-.6]. Green silk outer covering has shattered overall and is fragile. Wooden box underneath is strong. Silk interior is discolored, stained and torn. The bottom of the box has a paper seal and a paper label is seen at center. Paper label had something written on it but has now faded beyond reading except for "20" at top center. Overall physical condition and appearance is poor. "20" on paper label on bottom

Lexicon

Search Terms

Food Service T&E, Boxes (containers)

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Boxes (Containers)