American Spoons: Souvenir and Historical [Hardcover]

Dorothy T. Rainwater (Author), Donna H. Felger (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1997

First published in 1968, this classic work remains the basic reference book for collectors and fanciers of American spoons. Now offered in a new edition, it will be a welcome resource in your library. Spoons themselves originated in prehistoric times, when shells performed their function for the inhabitants of southern Europe, but spoons as commemorative items began with the Niagra Falls Suspension Bridge Spoon patented by Myron H. Kinsley in 1881. Soon their popularity spread as ideal mementos for practically every conceivable event, personage, or natural wonder. Ranging from expensive sterling silver sets to fifteen cent mailorder spoons, the variety of design, quality and interests reflected in this richly illustrated book is truly impressive.

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About the Author

Dorothy Rainwater has a background rich in educational achievement and has published numerous articles and books in the field of collecting. Donna Hodges Felger was born in Chicago and also has contributed much to the literature of collecting spoons.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 360 pages
• Publisher: Schiffer Pub Ltd (March 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0887402666
• ISBN-13: 978-0887402661
• Product Dimensions: 11.3 x 8.9 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,251,981 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Super Book for spoon collectors or just to learn about them!, August 29, 2011

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This review is from: American Spoons: Souvenir and Historical (Hardcover)

This well-illustrated volume traces the development of souvenir spoons and provides so many useful pictures and a great deal of historical background information! It is a wonderful contribution to this field and I would encourage libraries and individuals to purchase it!