Collection Highlights
Politicians measuring Lincoln's shoes
Date:
March 5th 1864
Object Number:
PR.010.1864.Politicians
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Footed salt: diamond pattern (with glass ball - separate)
Object Number:
INV.12470
Date:
1810-1830
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/8 x 2 1/4 in. ( 7.9 x 5.7 cm )
Description:
Cobalt blue lead glass footed salt blown in a two-part mold patterned with eight rows of sixteen diamonds; double-ogee bowl joined to the slightly sloping circular foot with a solid ribbed knop drawn from the same gather; pontil mark.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
