1240. Spoon: Yellowstone National Park - Twin Cubs
Souvenir spoon for Yellowstone National Park. Designed by Christian Petersen. Pierced design features twin bear cubs standing on their hind legs looking right. Spoon manufactured by the Chas. M. Robbins Co., Attleboro, MA. Marked sterling.
Published onJan 09, 2024
1240. Spoon: Yellowstone National Park - Twin Cubs
In the Christian Petersen Art Collection, University Museums, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa.
Date
likely designed 1912-1914
Material
Sterling silver
Dimensions
4 in. (10.2 cm)
Description
Souvenir spoon for Yellowstone National Park. Designed by Christian Petersen or George Nerney and steel engraved by Christian Petersen. Pierced design features twin bear cubs standing on their hind legs looking right. Spoon manufactured by the Chas. M. Robbins Co., Attleboro, MA. Marked sterling.
Markings
Written on the spoon is “TWIN CUBS” and “YELLOWSTONE PARK”.
Provenance / Location
Purchased by University Museums. In the Christian Petersen Art Collection, Christian Petersen Art Museum, University Museums, Iowa State University, Ames, IA. UM2023.29
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