USS MAINE Silverware

Name/Title

USS MAINE Silverware

Entry/Object ID

1998.13.0080

Description

Melted mass of silverware from the USS MAINE, fused during the 1898 explosion in Havana Harbor. Recovered from the wreck during subsequent salvage operations.

Collection

USS MAINE Collection

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1895

Time Period

19th Century

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Fork, Eating

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Eating & Drinking Utensils

Nomenclature Class

Food Service T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 04: Tools & Equipment for Materials

Material

Metal

Condition

Reason for Exam

At Acquisition

Overall Condition

Good