Folding Spoon Item Number: Ci23 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Carved wooden spoon with hinged handle, folds in half. Bowl is pointed and handle has rounded end. Hinge moves on metal dowel. Handle carved with "TURKISH PRISONER".
Narrative
Made by Turkish prisoners of war during WWI
Item History
- Made in Cyprus during 1918
- Owned by Sid Leary before 1950
- Owned by Florence Leary between 1950 and June 1957
- Received from Florence Leary (Donor) during June 1957
What
Who
- Culture
- Turkish
- Previous Owner
- Sid Leary and Florence Leary
- Received from
- Florence Leary (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Cyprus
When
- Creation Date
- during 1918
- Ownership Date
- before 1950 and between 1950 and June 1957
- Acquisition Date
- during June 1957
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 2189/0010