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Summary:: This large teaspoon was excavated at the Commonwealth Block site between 1988 and 2003.

Food and eating.
Kitchen facilities in the homes of Little Lon were rudimentary. Few people had ovens or ice chests, so perishable foods were bought fresh daily. Most meals were fried or boiled over an open fire. Families with limited facilities would take their Sunday roasts to a nearby bakery for cooking. Even the poorest residents of Little Lon seem to have eaten a considerable amount of meat. Mutton, beef, rabbit and pork came from the Eastern Market in Bourke Street. Oysters and fish were sold from barrows in Flinders Street. Fresh fruit and vegetables were hawked on the streets by Chinese and Italian vendors.
Description:: Complete metal spoon, signs of possible silver plate, however no markings can be seen. Green discolouration of metal. 13.3 cm long Large tea spoon

Discipline:	Archaeology - Historical
Dimensions:	135 mm (Height), 27 mm (Width), 6 mm (Length)

Themes this item is part of:	Little Lon, Little Lon Collection
On Display at:	Melbourne Museum
Primary Classification:	HISTORICAL ARCHAEOLOGY
Activity:	Domestic
Trench Unit Number:	04/55/04