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The Era of Souvenir Spoons and a World Expands
The essay recalls the rise of souvenir spoons after the World’s Columbian Exhibition in Chicago. Families collected spoons marking cities and historical people, turning tourism into education. Spoons featured portraits, landmarks, and literary figures, evolving from simple designs to ornate likenesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Europe
United States
Daniel Boone
Kentucky
Rip van Winkle
New York
Jasper
Charleston
Sallver
Alaska