{"product_id":"vintage-hand-painted-souvenir-spoon-folk-art-collectible","title":"Vintage Hand-Painted Souvenir Spoon — Folk Art Collectible — Field Find","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e+ THE FIND\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA vintage hand-painted souvenir spoon — colorful folk art detailing, the kind of craftsmanship that was applied to small things because small things deserved it. Souvenir spoons were the postcards of an earlier era: small, portable, and painted with the particular pride that places have always taken in themselves. Found in excellent condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e+ WHAT WE KNOW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-painted souvenir spoon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Folk art — colorful painted detailing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCategory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Souvenir \/ travel collectible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent — no damage noted; paint intact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e [WEIGHT]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e [DIMENSIONS]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e+ THE STORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSouvenir spoons were the postcards of an earlier era — small, portable, and painted with the particular pride that places have always taken in themselves. Someone brought this one home from somewhere, set it in a drawer or a rack, and it has been waiting ever since to be found by someone who understands what it is. Hand-painted folk art detailing, colorful accents, the kind of craftsmanship that was applied to small things because small things deserved it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e+ WHY WE CHOSE IT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause a hand-painted souvenir spoon with intact folk art detailing is a more interesting object than most things that end up in collections. Because souvenir spoon culture is a genuine and rewarding collecting category. Because some objects accumulate meaning the longer they travel, and this one has been traveling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e+ ABOUT THIS PIECE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne available. No damage noted, paint intact. A strong piece for a spoon rack, a shadow box, an eclectic display, or anywhere that objects with history and personality feel at home among their own kind.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Found in the Field","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47381327282361,"sku":"L126053","price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/9438\/4825\/files\/IMG-0986.jpg?v=1782869670","url":"https:\/\/foundinthefield.store\/products\/vintage-hand-painted-souvenir-spoon-folk-art-collectible","provider":"Found in the Field","version":"1.0","type":"link"}