Collection Highlights
Fort Hamilton Polka Redowa
Date:
1852
Object Number:
PR.020.1.1
Medium:
Color Lithograph.
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Decanter-jug
Object Number:
1944.134cd
Date:
1840-1880
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 12 1/2 x 5 3/4 x 4 in. ( 31.8 x 14.6 x 10.2 cm )
Description:
Colorless blown lead glass decanter-jug with tall faceted neck with irregular pouring spout, and compressed spherical body wheel-engraved with meandering vine at shoulder with oval dots over entire body, joined by compressed knop stem to conical foot cut underneath with rays; faceted ball stopper on concave stem.
Gallery Label:
Decanter-jugs like this were usually intended for claret, a red wine from Bordeaux.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Edwin M. Blake
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
