Three poppies on top and the word "California" inscribed on the front of the spoon and "Catalina, Cal." on the of bowl of the spoon. Part of a series of twelve spoons designed by George Nerney and die-cut by Petersen for the Robbins Company, Attleboro, MA. The backs of…
Published onDec 13, 2023
47. Spoon, California
In the Christian Petersen Art Collection, University Museums, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa.
Date
1925
Material
Sterling Silver
Dimensions
4 9/16 in. (11.6 cm) [length]
Description
Three poppies on top and the word "California" inscribed on the front of the spoon and "Catalina, Cal." on the of bowl of the spoon. Part of a series of twelve spoons designed by George Nerney and die-cut by Petersen for the Robbins Company, Attleboro, MA. The backs of all of the images are depicted on the reverse side of the spoons.
Markings
California
Provenance / Location
1) Mary Petersen, Beverly Hills, Florida. 2) CPAC, Gift of Isabel Matterson, UM93.23a.
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