Collection Highlights
The Peale Family
Date:
1773-1809
Object Number:
1867.298
Medium:
Oil on canvas
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Bottle
Object Number:
1952.269
Date:
1750-1800
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 1/2 x 3 1/8 x 2 3/8 in. ( 16.5 x 7.9 x 6 cm )
Description:
Dark amethyst blown nonlead glass bottle (or decanter); rectangular body with rounded shoulders with ridge formed by second gather; conical neck with lip; low push-up; pontil mark on bottom; polychrome enamel-painted decoration consisting of bird under crescent moon on one side and circular motif flanked by petal-like motifs on other side.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
