Collection Highlights
Front View of St. Peter's Church with the intended steeple
Date:
1785
Object Number:
PR.McComb.4.70
Medium:
Paper
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Luce Center
Figure flask (Indian maiden)
Object Number:
1937.1048
Date:
1868-1875
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 12 1/2 x 3 in. ( 31.8 x 7.6 cm )
Marks:
in relief: on shield: "BROWN'S/ CELEBRATED/ INDIAN HERB BITTERS"
in relief: below robe: "PATENTED/ FEB 11/ 1868"
Description:
Light green non-lead glass bitter's bottle blown in full-size two-part mold in the shape of an Indian Queen; figure wears crown and Indian garb including feathered skirt and long robe, holds shield at her left side which reads BROWN'S/ CELEBRATED/ INDIAN HERB BITTERS."
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Provenance:
The Folk Art Collection of Elie Nadelman
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
