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Group shot: 56.600-601
One of nine dessert spoons
Group shot: 56.600-601

One of nine dessert spoons

Joseph Richardson, Jr. (American, about 1752–1831)
1790–1800
Object PlacePhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Medium/TechniqueSilver
Dimensions3.4 x 17.6 cm (1 5/16 x 6 15/16 in.)
Credit LineGift in memory of Dr. George Clymer by his wife, Mrs. Clymer
Accession number56.600
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ClassificationsSilver flatware
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InscriptionsEngraved "HMC" in conjoined feathered script on top of handle.ProvenanceDescended in the family to Dr. George Clymer; March 15, 1939 lent by Clymer to MFA; Oct 11, 1956, gift of Mrs. Clymer to MFA.