Collection Highlights
Speech of His Excellency George Washington, Esq; president of the United States of America, delivered to the Honorable the Congress
Date:
Object Number:
LIB.SY.1789.39
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Celery glasses (pair)
Object Number:
1952.66ab
Date:
1820-1840
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 1/4 x 5 in. ( 21 x 12.7 cm )
Description:
Pair of colorless blown and cut lead glass celery glasses; truncated conical form with scalloped rim joined by short baluster stem to disc foot; body cut with vertical plant-like motifs consisting of fans on stems with cross-hatching, over band of flutes at base, underside of base cut with rays.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
