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Horn spoon.
Object Number 985-27-10/58990
Display Title Horn spoon.
Descriptions
Object Description Horn spoon from northern plains. Straight handle. Stains and dark patina. Rough finish. Some cracking. (measurements?) Straight handle with narrow blunt end; Inside of scoop shows stains, patina; Deteriorization at base; Underneath scoop shows crackling and deteriorization; Scoop is large and fairly stable. Rough edges due to usage. Old Cat. # 34382 and New Acc. # and Cat. # are written in black ink on the underside of scoop.
Inventory Description Horn ladle, large, tapered handle
Classification
  • Spoon
Department Ethnographic
Date 19th century
Culture
  • Plains
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States
Materials Horn
Dimensions Overall: 33.5 x 13.1 x 16.5 cm (13 3/16 x 5 3/16 x 6 1/2 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object Old Cat. # 34382 and New Acc. # and Cat. # are written in black ink on the under; 985-27-10/58990; 34382
Provenance
Collector William Radcliff Morris (1878-1893 - 1930)
Collector William H. Claflin, Jr. (1930)
Donor William H. Claflin, Jr. (1985)

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