Spoon
Unknown Artist
1700–1800
Medium
Pewter
Dimensions
H. 7 5/8 in. (19.4 cm)
Classification
Spoon
Department
The American Wing
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of Mrs. J. Insley Blair, in memory of her husband, 1941
Accession Number
41.34.51
Art Historical Context
This elegant pewter spoon, crafted by an unknown American artisan between 1700 and 1800, offers a glimpse into everyday life during the colonial era. Measuring 7 5/8 inches in height, its simple yet sturdy form reflects the practical craftsmanship of the time, when such utensils were essential for colonial households. Displayed in The American Wing of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, it generously gifted by Mrs. J. Insley Blair memory of her husband in1941. Pewter, an alloy of tin and lead, was a popular medium for tableware in early America due to its affordability and malleability compared t...