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Teaspoon

Object Name:
Teaspoon
Object ID:
1979.019.07
Creator:
Edmunds, Benjamin F. (1829-1885)Silversmith
Place of Origin:
Manchester, NH
Date:
1850-1856
Description:
Teaspoon. Made by Benjamin F. Edmunds (1829-1885), Manchester, NH; Owned by Lydia Ann Woodbury (1835-1926); 1850-1856. Silver. Upturned, tapered handle with mid-rib (1/2") on front and an egg-shaped bowl. "L.A.W." engraved in script on reverse of handle. "B.F. EDMUNDS." stamped in rectangle on back of handle.
Material:
Metal
Silver
Dimensions:
W-1.2 L-5.9 inches
Provenance:
Collection of objects from the Sawyer, Whittle, and Woodbury families, donated by their descendants, sisters Ruth A. Woodbury (1902-1985) and Dorcas L. Woodbury (1907-1980). Lydia Ann (Woodbury) Stanley Berry Blaney (1835-1926) was the great aunt of Ruth A. Woodbury and Dorcas L. Woodbury.
Credit Line:
Gift of Ruth A. Woodbury and Dorcas L. Woodbury
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