Collection Highlights
Framed leaves from Abraham Lincoln's bier
Date:
1865
Object Number:
1947.47
Medium:
Albumen photograph, plant material, ink, silk ribbon, wood gilding
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Creamer
Object Number:
1951.297
Date:
ca. 1830
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/2 x 4 3/4 x 3 1/8 in. ( 14 x 12.1 x 7.9 cm )
Marks:
stamped: on base: "E. LOWNES" in a rectangle
Description:
Wrought silver creamer; circular body with a convex band below an applied concave shoulder and flared, extended pouring rim, low at the sides, high at the back; applied, rope molding band around the rim; seated on a circular stepped foot; cast, s-scroll handle with serrated thumbpiece; maker's mark stamped on the base.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. Goodhue Livingston
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
