California. General Jackson, Alma
Object NameSpoons
Artist / Maker
Christian Petersen
(Danish - American, 1885 - 1961)
Manufacturer
Chas. M. Robbins Company
(American, 1892 - 1963)
Date1925
OriginUSA
MediumSterling silver
DimensionsEach Spoon: 4 9/16 in. (11.6 cm)
ClassificationsDecorative Arts, Metal
Credit LineGift of Isabel Matterson. In the Christian Petersen Art Collection, Christian Petersen Art Museum, University Museums, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa.
Object numberUM93.23abc
Status
Not on viewLabel TextThe three spoons are in sterling silver and are die cut that Christian Petersen did in 1925. Petersen did not design the spoons but did the die cut. Spoon (a) has a single flower on top and the word "California" inscribed on the front of the spoon and Catalina, Cal. on the of bowl of the spoon. Spoon (b) has a horse and rider on top, "General Jackson, Nashville, Tenn.". The back of the spoon bowl is inscribed "F.B." Spoon (c) has a pack burro or donkey on top with the word "Alma" inscribed on bowl of spoon.
Published ReferencesTransmission (Northern Natural Gas Co.), Vol. VIII No. 2, 1960.
Locations
- (not entered) Iowa State University, Christian Petersen Art Museum
Object Name: Spoon Holder (Spooner)
Iowa City Flint Glass Co.
1880-1882
Object number: UM2013.27
Object Name: Spoon Rack
Canton Glass Company
1884
Object number: UM2007.284
