Spoon, Douglas cornicopia

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Saugatuck Douglas Historical Society

Douglas spoon: Origsize: 8" x 10"; Origformat: Print-Photographic
Douglas spoon

Origsize: 8" x 10"; Origformat: Print-Photographic

Name/Title

Spoon, Douglas cornicopia

Entry/Object ID

2012.39.04

Scope and Content

Silver spoon with a designed handle and bottom. The handle has a shield type design. The bottom has "Douglas" etched in with decorative leafing around the name.

Context

A 5 3/4" sterling spoon in a well known pattern (Mt. Vernon, according to Ms. Barr) with inscription "Douglas" with curly cues in bowl. The spoon was sent to Kit Lane after a 1976 request for souvenirs to display at the Saugatuck Historical Museum. The spoon was donated by Jeanette Barr of Port Washington, Wisconsin, daughter of Dr. R.J. Walker.

Collection

Objects: Souvenirs, tourism

Cataloged By

Redford, Mary

Acquisition

Accession

2012.39

Source or Donor

Lane, Kit 1939-2024

Acquisition Method

Donation

Lexicon

Search Terms

Souvenir, Spoon, Spoon

Location

Building

History Museum at Mt. Baldhead Park/Pump House Museum

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Barr, Jeanette (Walker) 1902-1979

General Notes

Note

Status: OK Status By: Mary Redford Status Date: 2012-05-17

Create Date

May 17, 2012

Update Date

January 4, 2024