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Teaspoon

Description

Two silver tea spoons, monogrammed "EP" at the top of the handles. One has a line border on top (XX.5.18) and the other has a smooth surface (XX.5.19). American socialite Elizabeth Patterson Bonaparte (1785-1879) purchased these in Geneva, Switzerland and they saw use in both Europe and Baltimore.

Creator

Date

circa 1820

Materials

Silver

Dimensions

6 inches

Object ID

XX.5.18,19

Resource ID

8120

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Charles J. Bonaparte

Digital Publisher

Digital resource provided by the Maryland Center for History and Culture

Rights

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