Collection Highlights
Politicians measuring Lincoln's shoes
Date:
March 5th 1864
Object Number:
PR.010.1864.Politicians
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Canister and lid
Object Number:
1940.272ab
Date:
1700-1750
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/4 x 4 in. ( 5.7 x 10.2 cm )
Marks:
marked: maker's mark in blue underglaze, illegible
Description:
Octagonal tin-glazed earthenware canister with two molded handles and lid with bird finial (broken off); blue underglaze flowers throughout.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
