Michael Jerry (American, 20th century). <em>Spoon, from 4-Piece Coffee Set</em>, 1959. Pewter, cane, 1/4 x 6 1/16 x 1 1/2 in. (0.6 x 15.4 x 3.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Modernism Benefit Fund, 1993.158.4. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.1993.158.4.jpg)

Michael Jerry (American, 20th century). Spoon, from 4-Piece Coffee Set, 1959. Pewter, cane, 1/4 x 6 1/16 x 1 1/2 in. (0.6 x 15.4 x 3.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Modernism Benefit Fund, 1993.158.4. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.1993.158.4.jpg)

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Spoon, from 4-Piece Coffee Set

Decorative Arts

On View: Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th Floor

MAKER Michael Jerry, American, 20th century

MEDIUM Pewter, cane

Place Made: Syracuse, New York, United States

DATES 1959

DIMENSIONS 1/4 x 6 1/16 x 1 1/2 in. (0.6 x 15.4 x 3.8 cm) (show scale)

COLLECTIONS Decorative Arts

ACCESSION NUMBER 1993.158.4

CREDIT LINE Modernism Benefit Fund

CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION Pewter spoon with round shallow bowl and straight, squared rod handle. Condition: Good; light scratches.

MUSEUM LOCATION This item is on view in Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th Floor

CAPTION Michael Jerry (American, 20th century). Spoon, from 4-Piece Coffee Set, 1959. Pewter, cane, 1/4 x 6 1/16 x 1 1/2 in. (0.6 x 15.4 x 3.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Modernism Benefit Fund, 1993.158.4. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.1993.158.4.jpg)

IMAGE overall, CUR.1993.158.4.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 2010

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Who is the designer of these pieces?

This coffee set was made by Michael Jerry in approximately 1959. The set is made of pewter and possesses the smooth, undecorated forms so popular in mid-century design.

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