Who created "Teaspoon with Bright Cut Engraved Floral Decoration"?

Teaspoon with Bright Cut Engraved Floral Decoration was created by DH (Unidentified) in ca. 1790â1800.

What medium is "Teaspoon with Bright Cut Engraved Floral Decoration"?

Teaspoon with Bright Cut Engraved Floral Decoration is cutlery.

Is "Teaspoon with Bright Cut Engraved Floral Decoration" in the public domain?

Yes, Teaspoon with Bright Cut Engraved Floral Decoration is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Teaspoon with Bright Cut Engraved Floral Decoration

Q: When was "Teaspoon with Bright Cut Engraved Floral Decoration" created?

This artwork was created ca. 1790â1800.

DH (Unidentified)

ca. 1790â1800

Medium

cutlery

Classification

cutlery

Department

Smithsonian Collection

Museum

Smithsonian American Art Museum

Credit

Gift of Mrs. Abram S. Hewitt

Accession Number

1931-44-29

About this artwork

Research in Progress

Art Historical Context

Step into the refined world of early American silverware with this delicate **Teaspoon with Bright Cut Engraved Floral**, crafted around 1790–1800 by the unidentified maker marked "DH." Housed in the Smithsonian American Art Museum's collection—thanks to the generous gift of Mrs. S. Hewitt—this piece exemplifies the elegance of Federal-era cutlery, when teaspoons were not just utensils but cherished table accessories symbolizing hospitality and prosperity in post-Revolutionary households. The standout feature is its **bright cut engraving**, a meticulous silversmithing technique popular in la...

About the Artist

DH (Unidentified) ( ) · –

Teaspoon with Bright Cut Engraved Floral Decoration

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