Framed spoons (15) and forks (21) from Hudson River steamboats
1840-1930
Place madeUnited States, North America
Silver plate; wood, velvet
Framed: 19 1/2 in. × 32 1/2 in. × 3 in. (49.5 × 82.6 × 7.6 cm)
Purchase, James B. Wilbur Fund
1941.839a-jj
These forks and spoons were used on various steamboats from the Hudson River Day Line, primarily from the 1860s to the 1920s.
DescriptionCollection of 15 silver plated spoons and 21 forks from various Hudson River steamboats; all engraved (later) with name of steamer and date it was built; each piece nailed to velvet-covered backboard with nail through handle of spoon or fork.ClassificationsMARITIME TOOLS & EQUIPMENT
Field Exploration Committee
1760-1783
INV.6227.42-79
