American Spoons

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.[AuthorName]By Dorothy T. Rainwater[/AuthorName][AuthorBio]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.[/AuthorBio][NumIllustration]over 800 illus.[/NumIllustration][CoAuthor][/CoAuthor][SubTitle]Souvenir and Historical[/SubTitle][ColorPattern]over 800 illus.[/ColorPattern]