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Object Timeline

1980

  • Work on this object began.

1989

  • Work on this object ended.

1999

  • We acquired this object.

2000

2006

2015

2025

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"Be Cast" Spoon

This is a spoon. It is dated 1980s and we acquired it in 1999. Its medium is stainless steel. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Max Pine. It is credited Gift of Max Pine.

  • Utensil, Liftware Level
  • polycarbonate, stainless steel, electronic components.
  • Gift of Verily Life Sciences.
  • s-e-2625

Its dimensions are

L x W x D: 9.8 x 2.3 x 0.3 cm (3 7/8 x 7/8 x 1/8 in.)

It has the following markings

Front of handle: "BE CAST" Back of upper handle: "Stainless Steel Japan"

Cite this object as

"Be Cast" Spoon; Japan; stainless steel; L x W x D: 9.8 x 2.3 x 0.3 cm (3 7/8 x 7/8 x 1/8 in.); Gift of Max Pine; 1999-53-23

This object was previously on display as a part of the exhibition Feeding Desire: Design and the Tools of the Table, 1500-2005.

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