Collection Highlights
Slant-front desk
Date:
1777-1794
Object Number:
1947.461
Medium:
Mahogany
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Luce Center
Figured flask
Object Number:
1953.342
Date:
1815-1830
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 1/2 x 4 x 2 1/2 in. ( 16.5 x 10.2 x 6.4 cm )
Description:
Green lead glass flask blown in a two part mold (McKearin GVIII-18); bottle has hand-tooled flared neck, hollow shoulders, and an angular body with an oval sunburst (24 rays) on each side with ribbing down edges; flat base with light pontil mark.
Credit Line:
Gift of Clarence G. Michalis
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
