The “Silverware & Utensils” folder is one of four subdivisions under the “Table Settings” category.

A particular highlight of this folder is the Limited Edition Portfolio from the Lauren Stanley Gallery which showcases their collection of American Soup Ladles from 1800-1900. It comes with a separate booklet that includes extensive information on the exhibited ladles, their history and manufacturers. Detailed descriptions are included on the back of each photograph as well.

This portfolio contains 38 images, with a total of 70 pictures in the entire folder.

“Dancing Ladles”

Wood & Hughes, ca. 1885

Whiting Manufacturing Company, ca. 1878

Tiffany & Co., 1872

Albert Coles, ca. 1868

Wood & Hughes, ca. 1870

George B. Sharp, Patent 1866

James Watts, ca. 1865

Maker Unknown, ca. 1865

William Gale & Son, ca. 1858

John R. Wendt, ca. 1860

Michael Gibney, 1846/ Christian Wiltberger, ca. 1800