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Pair of wooden spoons on wooden chain - carved - "marriage spoons"
Pair of wooden spoons on wooden chain - carved - "marriage spoons"
Object Number 37-40-40/3736
Display Title Pair of wooden spoons on wooden chain - carved - "marriage spoons"
Descriptions
Object Description Pair of wooden spoons on wooden chain - carved - "marriage spoons"
Inventory Description Ornament, carved wooden chain with spoon bowls at ends, cut out designs, human f
Classification
  • Ornament
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe / Norway
Materials Wood
Dimensions Overall: 75.5 x 4.7 x 1.4 cm (29 3/4 x 1 7/8 x 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 37-40-40/3736
Provenance
Collector Tappan Family (1937)
Donor David S. Tappan (1937)
Donor Robert A. Tappan (1937)
Donor Edward Tappan (1937)

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