Sinking of the Maine Spoon

Object/Artifact

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McKinley Birthplace Museum

Name/Title

Sinking of the Maine Spoon

Entry/Object ID

95.01.108

Tags

1890s

Description

Spanish American War spoon featuring an engraving of the sinking of the Maine in the bowl and the words "Sinking of the Maine, Spanish-American War, 1898." The top of the handle has an engraving of McKinley and his name vertically on the handle.

Acquisition

Accession

95.01.108

Source or Donor

Unknown

Acquisition Method

Gift